WNC vs. Touro University Nevada

Comparable Facts

Compare Western Nevada College in Carson City, NV with Touro University Nevada in Henderson, NV on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Western Nevada College is larger than Touro University Nevada based on total student enrollment (4,284 students vs. 1,600 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Western Nevada College is located in Carson City, NV (Rural Fringe setting); Touro University Nevada is in Henderson, NV (Large City setting).
• Western Nevada College is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Touro University Nevada is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Western Nevada College 15:1; Touro University Nevada 10:1.

Cost details

• Out-of-state tuition differs between WNC and Touro University Nevada ($12,834 vs. $0).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Western Nevada College than at Touro University Nevada (88% vs. 0%).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are open admission at WNC, not reported at Touro University Nevada.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Western Nevada College graduates have a $7,961 lower median loan debt than Touro University Nevada graduates ($11,316 vs. $19,277).
• Among borrowers, WNC graduates have an estimated $82 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Touro University Nevada graduates ($117 vs. $199).
• More Touro University Nevada graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WNC students, three years after graduation (81% vs. 30%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.