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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly NSC| University of San Diego | College of Southern Nevada | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | CSN | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Las Vegas, NV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 28,901 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | csn.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | CSN | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $3,383 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $11,284 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $10,866 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | $7,685 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $5,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 76% |
Admission |
USD | CSN | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
USD | CSN | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | CSN | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $108 |
Diversity |
USD | CSN | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
USD | CSN | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 1% | ||
Campus |
USD | CSN | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- College of Southern Nevada is larger than than USD based on total student enrollment (28,901 students vs. 8,815 students)
USD vs. CSN Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or CSN?
- University of San Diego is 1,490.6% more expensive to attend than CSN for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $3,383.00)
- Out of state tuition is 376.9% higher at USD than College of Southern Nevada ($53,810.00 vs. $11,284.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Southern Nevada than USD ($7,685 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Southern Nevada are 56.5% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($10,866 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of San Diego than College of Southern Nevada (83% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 619.4% larger than aid received College of Southern Nevada ($36,408 vs. $5,061)
Which college is harder to get into, USD or CSN? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSN or USD .
USD vs. CSN Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD or CSN? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between CSN and USD.
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $34,200 more per year than CSN graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $36,000)
- College of Southern Nevada students graduate with a $12,404 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($10,500 vs. $22,904)
- CSN graduates are paying $128 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($108 vs. $236)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSN students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/