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UVU Alabama State Tennessee State University Tuskegee University Albany State University Utah Utah State University CAU Southern Utah University WSU Jackson State University NAU| Alabama A & M University | Dixie State College of Utah | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AAMU | DSC | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Saint George, UT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 12,556 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | dixie.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | DSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $5,266 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $16,836 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $7,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | $14,589 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $6,946 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 96% |
Admission |
AAMU | DSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,907 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,092 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1033 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
AAMU | DSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | DSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $16,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $171 |
Diversity |
AAMU | DSC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
AAMU | DSC | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 29% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | DSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dixie State College of Utah is larger than than AAMU based on total student enrollment (12,556 students vs. 6,007 students)
AAMU vs. DSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or DSC?
- Alabama A & M University is 63.5% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($8,610.00 vs. $5,266.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at AAMU than Dixie State College of Utah ($17,220.00 vs. $16,836.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dixie State College of Utah than AAMU ($14,589 vs. $14,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dixie State College of Utah are 28.9% lower than costs at Alabama A & M University ($7,384 vs. $9,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dixie State College of Utah than Alabama A & M University (96% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama A & M University students is 44.9% larger than aid received Dixie State College of Utah ($10,066 vs. $6,946)
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU or DSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSC or AAMU .
- Accepted freshman DSC students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at AAMU (3.02)
AAMU vs. DSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU or DSC? 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 DSC and AAMU.
- Graduates from Dixie State College of Utah earn on average $5,300 more per year than AAMU graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $34,300)
- Dixie State College of Utah students graduate with a $18,375 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($16,625 vs. $35,000)
- DSC graduates are paying $190 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($171 vs. $361)
- More DSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/