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CSN UVU Utah Utah State University Southern Utah University WSU UNLV NAU Snow College GCU Colorado Mesa Stanford| Dixie State College of Utah | Nevada State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSC | NSC | ||
| Location | Saint George, UT | Henderson, NV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 12,556 | 7,169 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dixie.edu | nevada.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | NSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,266 | $5,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,836 | $19,289 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,384 | $10,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,589 | $16,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,946 | $6,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 91% |
Admission |
DSC | NSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,558 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 82.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 33.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 2.75 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
DSC | NSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | NSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,625 | $22,920 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $171 | $236 |
Diversity |
DSC | NSC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
DSC | NSC | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 0% | ||
Campus |
DSC | NSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dixie State College of Utah is larger than than NSC based on total student enrollment (12,556 students vs. 7,169 students)
DSC vs. NSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or NSC?
- Nevada State College is 5.4% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($5,550.00 vs. $5,266.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.6% higher at NSC than Dixie State College of Utah ($19,289.00 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 NSC ($14,589 vs. $16,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dixie State College of Utah are 46.7% lower than costs at Nevada State College ($7,384 vs. $10,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dixie State College of Utah than Nevada State College (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dixie State College of Utah students is 3.7% larger than aid received Nevada State College ($6,946 vs. $6,696)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or NSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSC or DSC .
- Accepted freshman DSC students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at NSC (2.75)
DSC vs. NSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC 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 DSC.
- Dixie State College of Utah students graduate with a $6,295 lower median federal student loan debt than NSC graduates. ($16,625 vs. $22,920)
- DSC graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than NSC graduates. ($171 vs. $236)
- More DSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSC students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/