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NSC Cal State LA HMC UNLV Soka University of America Cal State Long Beach Chamberlain College of Nursing-Arizona Great Basin College| Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science | College of Southern Nevada | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CDU | CSN | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Las Vegas, NV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 777 | 28,901 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cdrewu.edu | csn.edu | ||
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Costs |
CDU | CSN | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,424 | $3,383 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,424 | $11,284 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,782 | $10,866 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,637 | $7,685 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,419 | $5,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 76% |
Admission |
CDU | CSN | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 834 | - | ||
| Admitted | 671 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5%Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 2.1%Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | - | ||
| 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 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
CDU | CSN | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CDU | CSN | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,900 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,319 | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $220 | $108 |
Diversity |
CDU | CSN | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 25% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
CDU | CSN | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 1% | ||
Campus |
CDU | CSN | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- College of Southern Nevada is larger than than CDU based on total student enrollment (28,901 students vs. 777 students)
CDU vs. CSN Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CDU or CSN?
- Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science is 326.4% more expensive to attend than CSN for in-state tuition ($14,424.00 vs. $3,383.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.8% higher at CDU than College of Southern Nevada ($14,424.00 vs. $11,284.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Southern Nevada than CDU ($7,685 vs. $27,637)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Southern Nevada are 63.6% lower than costs at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($10,866 vs. $17,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Southern Nevada than Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science (76% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science students is 125.6% larger than aid received College of Southern Nevada ($11,419 vs. $5,061)
Which college is harder to get into, CDU or CSN? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSN or CDU .
CDU vs. CSN Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CDU 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 CDU.
- Graduates from Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science earn on average $34,900 more per year than CSN graduates after ten years. ($70,900 vs. $36,000)
- College of Southern Nevada students graduate with a $10,819 lower median federal student loan debt than CDU graduates. ($10,500 vs. $21,319)
- CSN graduates are paying $112 less per month on federal student loans than CDU graduates. ($108 vs. $220)
- More CDU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSN students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/