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CSN Seattle Central UNLV Shoreline Community College Edmonds Community College Renton Technical College UW-Seattle GRCC Seattle South Lake Washington Institute of Technology GCU UMES| Bellevue College | Nevada State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC- Bellevue College | NSC | ||
| Location | Bellevue, WA | Henderson, NV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,472 | 7,283 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bellevuecollege.edu | nevada.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC- Bellevue College | NSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,074 | $5,693 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,952 | $19,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,422 | $10,979 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,926 | $16,255 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,345 | $7,642 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 28% | 89% |
Admission |
BC- Bellevue College | NSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,733 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,493 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 34.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 15, 2025 |
Academics |
BC- Bellevue College | NSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC- Bellevue College | NSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,333 | $22,920 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $236 |
Diversity |
BC- Bellevue College | NSC | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
BC- Bellevue College | NSC | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 0% | ||
Campus |
BC- Bellevue College | NSC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bellevue College is larger than than NSC based on total student enrollment (11,472 students vs. 7,283 students)
BC- Bellevue College vs. NSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC- Bellevue College or NSC?
- Nevada State College is 39.7% more expensive to attend than BC- Bellevue College for in-state tuition ($5,693.00 vs. $4,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.7% higher at NSC than Bellevue College ($19,774.00 vs. $9,952.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bellevue College than NSC ($11,926 vs. $16,255)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nevada State College are 76.9% lower than costs at Bellevue College ($10,979 vs. $19,422)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nevada State College than Bellevue College (89% vs. 28%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nevada State College students is 4% larger than aid received Bellevue College ($7,642 vs. $7,345)
Which college is harder to get into, BC- Bellevue College or NSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSC or BC- Bellevue College .
BC- Bellevue College vs. NSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC- Bellevue College or NSC? 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 NSC and BC- Bellevue College.
- Bellevue College students graduate with a $11,587 lower median federal student loan debt than NSC graduates. ($11,333 vs. $22,920)
- BC- Bellevue College graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than NSC graduates. ($117 vs. $236)
- More BC- Bellevue College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSC students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/