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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly CSN| University of San Diego | Nevada State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | NSC | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Henderson, NV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,110 | 7,283 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | nevada.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | NSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,690 | $5,693 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,690 | $19,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,084 | $10,979 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,675 | $16,255 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,444 | $7,642 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 89% |
Admission |
USD | NSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,953 | 1,733 | ||
| Admitted | 7,458 | 1,493 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.7% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 34.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 2.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2025 |
Academics |
USD | NSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | NSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $22,920 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $236 |
Diversity |
USD | NSC | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
USD | NSC | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 0% | ||
Campus |
USD | NSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than NSC based on total student enrollment (9,110 students vs. 7,283 students)
USD vs. NSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or NSC?
- University of San Diego is 878.2% more expensive to attend than NSC for in-state tuition ($55,690.00 vs. $5,693.00)
- Out of state tuition is 181.6% higher at USD than Nevada State College ($55,690.00 vs. $19,774.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nevada State College than USD ($16,255 vs. $37,675)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nevada State College are 64.7% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($10,979 vs. $18,084)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nevada State College than University of San Diego (89% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 390% larger than aid received Nevada State College ($37,444 vs. $7,642)
USD vs. NSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD or NSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSC or USD .
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 1.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at NSC (2.75)
- NSC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than USD (46.7%)
USD vs. NSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD or NSC? 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 NSC and USD.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Nevada State College (75% vs. 22%)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $16 lower median federal student loan debt than NSC graduates. ($22,904 vs. $22,920)
- Nevada State College and USD graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($236 vs. $236)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/