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UVU Cal State LA Utah Utah State University Southern Utah University WSU HMC NAU Soka University of America Cal State Long Beach Snow College Colorado Mesa| Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science | Dixie State College of Utah | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CDU | DSC | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Saint George, UT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 777 | 12,556 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cdrewu.edu | dixie.edu | ||
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Costs |
CDU | DSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,424 | $5,266 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,424 | $16,836 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,782 | $7,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,637 | $14,589 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,419 | $6,946 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 96% |
Admission |
CDU | DSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 834 | - | ||
| Admitted | 671 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5%Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 2.1%Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
CDU | DSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CDU | DSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,900 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,319 | $16,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $220 | $171 |
Diversity |
CDU | DSC | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 25% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
CDU | DSC | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 29% | ||
Campus |
CDU | DSC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Dixie State College of Utah is larger than than CDU based on total student enrollment (12,556 students vs. 777 students)
CDU vs. DSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CDU or DSC?
- Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science is 173.9% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($14,424.00 vs. $5,266.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.7% higher at DSC than Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($16,836.00 vs. $14,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dixie State College of Utah than CDU ($14,589 vs. $27,637)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dixie State College of Utah are 140.8% lower than costs at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($7,384 vs. $17,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dixie State College of Utah than Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science (96% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science students is 64.4% larger than aid received Dixie State College of Utah ($11,419 vs. $6,946)
Which college is harder to get into, CDU or DSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSC or CDU .
- Accepted freshman DSC students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at CDU (3.26)
CDU vs. DSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CDU 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 CDU.
- Graduates from Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science earn on average $31,300 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($70,900 vs. $39,600)
- Dixie State College of Utah students graduate with a $4,694 lower median federal student loan debt than CDU graduates. ($16,625 vs. $21,319)
- DSC graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than CDU graduates. ($171 vs. $220)
- More CDU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/