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NSC UVU Utah State University Utah Southern Utah University DSC UNLV BYU Chamberlain College of Nursing-Arizona ISU Salt Lake Community College Great Basin College| College of Southern Nevada | Weber State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSN | WSU | ||
| Location | Las Vegas, NV | Ogden, UT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 29,081 | 30,536 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csn.edu | weber.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSN | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,465 | $5,471 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,564 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,970 | $9,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,293 | $11,572 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,598 | $5,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 83% |
Admission |
CSN | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
CSN | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSN | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $155 |
Diversity |
CSN | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 14% |
Students |
CSN | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 10% | ||
Campus |
CSN | WSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Weber State University is larger than than CSN based on total student enrollment (30,536 students vs. 29,081 students)
CSN vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSN or WSU?
- Weber State University is 57.9% more expensive to attend than CSN for in-state tuition ($5,471.00 vs. $3,465.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.8% higher at WSU than College of Southern Nevada ($16,164.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Southern Nevada than WSU ($7,293 vs. $11,572)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Weber State University are 18.8% lower than costs at College of Southern Nevada ($9,232 vs. $10,970)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Weber State University than College of Southern Nevada (83% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Southern Nevada students is 2.6% larger than aid received Weber State University ($5,598 vs. $5,456)
Which college is harder to get into, CSN or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or CSN .
CSN vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSN or WSU? 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 WSU and CSN.
- Graduates from Weber State University earn on average $12,700 more per year than CSN graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $36,000)
- College of Southern Nevada students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than WSU graduates. ($10,500 vs. $15,000)
- CSN graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than WSU graduates. ($108 vs. $155)
- More WSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSN students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/