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NSC UVU Utah Utah State University Southern Utah University WSU NAU UNLV Chamberlain College of Nursing-Arizona Snow College Colorado Mesa Great Basin College| College of Southern Nevada | Dixie State College of Utah | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSN | DSC | ||
| Location | Las Vegas, NV | Saint George, UT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,901 | 12,556 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csn.edu | dixie.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSN | DSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,383 | $5,266 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,284 | $16,836 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,866 | $7,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,685 | $14,589 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,061 | $6,946 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 96% |
Admission |
CSN | DSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
CSN | DSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSN | DSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | $16,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $171 |
Diversity |
CSN | DSC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
CSN | DSC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 29% | ||
Campus |
CSN | DSC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- College of Southern Nevada is larger than than DSC based on total student enrollment (28,901 students vs. 12,556 students)
CSN vs. DSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSN or DSC?
- Dixie State College of Utah is 55.7% more expensive to attend than CSN for in-state tuition ($5,266.00 vs. $3,383.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.2% higher at DSC than College of Southern Nevada ($16,836.00 vs. $11,284.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Southern Nevada than DSC ($7,685 vs. $14,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dixie State College of Utah are 47.2% lower than costs at College of Southern Nevada ($7,384 vs. $10,866)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dixie State College of Utah than College of Southern Nevada (96% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dixie State College of Utah students is 37.2% larger than aid received College of Southern Nevada ($6,946 vs. $5,061)
Which college is harder to get into, CSN or DSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSC or CSN .
CSN vs. DSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSN or DSC? 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 DSC and CSN.
- Graduates from Dixie State College of Utah earn on average $3,600 more per year than CSN graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $36,000)
- College of Southern Nevada students graduate with a $6,125 lower median federal student loan debt than DSC graduates. ($10,500 vs. $16,625)
- CSN graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than DSC graduates. ($108 vs. $171)
- More DSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSN students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/