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University of Nevada-Reno NSC ASU Cal State Fullerton U of A UH at Manoa VCU Southern Utah University Cal State Long Beach Missouri State University-Springfield San Diego State UC Riverside| College of Southern Nevada | University of Nevada Las Vegas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSN | UNLV | ||
| Location | Las Vegas, NV | Las Vegas, NV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,901 | 30,660 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #609 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csn.edu | unlv.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSN | UNLV | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,383 | $8,159 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,284 | $24,701 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,866 | $11,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,685 | $13,159 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,061 | $6,346 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 89% |
Admission |
CSN | UNLV | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 13,275 | ||
| Admitted | - | 11,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 38.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CSN | UNLV | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSN | UNLV | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | $19,018 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $196 |
Diversity |
CSN | UNLV | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 9% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
CSN | UNLV | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 16% | ||
Campus |
CSN | UNLV | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Nevada Las Vegas is larger than than CSN based on total student enrollment (30,660 students vs. 28,901 students)
CSN vs. UNLV Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSN or UNLV?
- University of Nevada Las Vegas is 141.2% more expensive to attend than CSN for in-state tuition ($8,159.00 vs. $3,383.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.9% higher at UNLV than College of Southern Nevada ($24,701.00 vs. $11,284.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Southern Nevada than UNLV ($7,685 vs. $13,159)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Southern Nevada are 5.9% lower than costs at University of Nevada Las Vegas ($10,866 vs. $11,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nevada Las Vegas than College of Southern Nevada (89% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Nevada Las Vegas students is 25.4% larger than aid received College of Southern Nevada ($6,346 vs. $5,061)
Which college is harder to get into, CSN or UNLV? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNLV or CSN .
CSN vs. UNLV Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSN or UNLV? 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 UNLV and CSN.
- Graduates from University of Nevada Las Vegas earn on average $11,600 more per year than CSN graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $36,000)
- College of Southern Nevada students graduate with a $8,518 lower median federal student loan debt than UNLV graduates. ($10,500 vs. $19,018)
- CSN graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than UNLV graduates. ($108 vs. $196)
- More UNLV graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSN students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/