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Overview |
WNC | TSU | ||
| Location | Carson City, NV | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,582 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1017 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wnc.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WNC | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,383 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,284 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,950 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,259 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,579 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 99% |
Admission |
WNC | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
WNC | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WNC | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,316 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $303 |
Diversity |
WNC | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 66% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
WNC | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 22% | ||
Campus |
WNC | TSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Southern University is larger than than WNC based on total student enrollment (8,632 students vs. 3,582 students)
WNC vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WNC or TSU?
- Texas Southern University is 119.8% more expensive to attend than WNC for in-state tuition ($7,437.00 vs. $3,383.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.4% higher at TSU than Western Nevada College ($19,677.00 vs. $11,284.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Southern University than WNC ($11,826 vs. $16,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Southern University are 44.4% lower than costs at Western Nevada College ($9,664 vs. $13,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than Western Nevada College (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 83.7% larger than aid received Western Nevada College ($12,085 vs. $6,579)
Which college is harder to get into, WNC or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or WNC .
WNC vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WNC or TSU? 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 TSU and WNC.
- Graduates from Texas Southern University earn on average $2,500 more per year than WNC graduates after ten years. ($36,200 vs. $33,700)
- Western Nevada College students graduate with a $18,042 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($11,316 vs. $29,358)
- WNC graduates are paying $186 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($117 vs. $303)
- More WNC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/