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NSC Vanguard University of Southern California California Baptist University UNLV PUC Chamberlain College of Nursing-Arizona Great Basin College| La Sierra University | College of Southern Nevada | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
La Sierra University | CSN | ||
| Location | Riverside, CA | Las Vegas, NV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,614 | 28,901 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #645 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lasierra.edu | csn.edu | ||
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Costs |
La Sierra University | CSN | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,912 | $3,383 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,912 | $11,284 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,325 | $10,866 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,076 | $7,685 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,867 | $5,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 76% |
Admission |
La Sierra University | CSN | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,878 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,725 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
La Sierra University | CSN | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
La Sierra University | CSN | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,900 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,000 | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $310 | $108 |
Diversity |
La Sierra University | CSN | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
La Sierra University | CSN | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 1% | ||
Campus |
La Sierra University | CSN | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Southern Nevada is larger than than La Sierra University based on total student enrollment (28,901 students vs. 1,614 students)
La Sierra University vs. CSN Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, La Sierra University or CSN?
- La Sierra University is 902.4% more expensive to attend than CSN for in-state tuition ($33,912.00 vs. $3,383.00)
- Out of state tuition is 200.5% higher at La Sierra University than College of Southern Nevada ($33,912.00 vs. $11,284.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Southern Nevada than La Sierra University ($7,685 vs. $25,076)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Southern Nevada are 4.2% lower than costs at La Sierra University ($10,866 vs. $11,325)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Sierra University than College of Southern Nevada (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Sierra University students is 332.1% larger than aid received College of Southern Nevada ($21,867 vs. $5,061)
Which college is harder to get into, La Sierra University or CSN? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSN or La Sierra University .
La Sierra University vs. CSN Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, La Sierra University or CSN? 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 CSN and La Sierra University.
- Graduates from La Sierra University earn on average $15,900 more per year than CSN graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $36,000)
- College of Southern Nevada students graduate with a $19,500 lower median federal student loan debt than La Sierra University graduates. ($10,500 vs. $30,000)
- CSN graduates are paying $202 less per month on federal student loans than La Sierra University graduates. ($108 vs. $310)
- More La Sierra University 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/