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CSN| Great Basin College | Western Nevada College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Great Basin College | WNC | ||
| Location | Elko, NV | Carson City, NV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,197 | 3,582 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gbcnv.edu | wnc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Great Basin College | WNC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,608 | $3,383 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,872 | $11,284 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,000 | $13,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,058 | $16,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,865 | $6,579 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 91% |
Admission |
Great Basin College | WNC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Great Basin College | WNC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Great Basin College | WNC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,800 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,500 | $11,316 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $98 | $117 |
Diversity |
Great Basin College | WNC | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Great Basin College | WNC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Great Basin College | WNC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Nevada College is larger than than Great Basin College based on total student enrollment (3,582 students vs. 3,197 students)
Great Basin College vs. WNC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Great Basin College or WNC?
- Great Basin College is 6.7% more expensive to attend than WNC for in-state tuition ($3,608.00 vs. $3,383.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.1% higher at Great Basin College than Western Nevada College ($12,872.00 vs. $11,284.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Great Basin College than WNC ($7,058 vs. $16,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Great Basin College are 132.5% lower than costs at Western Nevada College ($6,000 vs. $13,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Nevada College than Great Basin College (91% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Nevada College students is 12.2% larger than aid received Great Basin College ($6,579 vs. $5,865)
Which college is harder to get into, Great Basin College or WNC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WNC or Great Basin College .
Great Basin College vs. WNC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Great Basin College or WNC? 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 WNC and Great Basin College.
- Graduates from Great Basin College earn on average $3,100 more per year than WNC graduates after ten years. ($36,800 vs. $33,700)
- Great Basin College students graduate with a $1,816 lower median federal student loan debt than WNC graduates. ($9,500 vs. $11,316)
- Great Basin College graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than WNC graduates. ($98 vs. $117)
- More Great Basin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WNC students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/