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NSC DSC Utah Utah State University BYU WSU Southern Utah University BYU-I Salt Lake Community College ISU NAU UCLA| College of Southern Nevada | Utah Valley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSN | UVU | ||
| Location | Las Vegas, NV | Orem, UT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,901 | 43,099 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csn.edu | uvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSN | UVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,383 | $5,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,284 | $17,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,866 | $9,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,685 | $9,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,061 | $3,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
CSN | UVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CSN | UVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSN | UVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | $15,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $157 |
Diversity |
CSN | UVU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
CSN | UVU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 15% | ||
Campus |
CSN | UVU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Utah Valley University is larger than than CSN based on total student enrollment (43,099 students vs. 28,901 students)
CSN vs. UVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSN or UVU?
- Utah Valley University is 65.9% more expensive to attend than CSN for in-state tuition ($5,614.00 vs. $3,383.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.2% higher at UVU than College of Southern Nevada ($17,174.00 vs. $11,284.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Southern Nevada than UVU ($7,685 vs. $9,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utah Valley University are 17.7% lower than costs at College of Southern Nevada ($9,234 vs. $10,866)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utah Valley University than College of Southern Nevada (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Southern Nevada students is 39.2% larger than aid received Utah Valley University ($5,061 vs. $3,635)
Which college is harder to get into, CSN or UVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVU or CSN .
CSN vs. UVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSN or UVU? 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 UVU and CSN.
- Graduates from Utah Valley University earn on average $13,300 more per year than CSN graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $36,000)
- College of Southern Nevada students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than UVU graduates. ($10,500 vs. $15,200)
- CSN graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than UVU graduates. ($108 vs. $157)
- More UVU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSN students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/