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UVU University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-Stout UWM UW-Green Bay UW-La Crosse UW-Eau Claire UWO Utah UW-Platteville Utah State University Southern Utah University| Dixie State College of Utah | University of Wisconsin Stevens Point | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSC | UWSP | ||
| Location | Saint George, UT | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,567 | 8,109 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dixie.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,266 | $7,112 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,836 | $16,132 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,308 | $8,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,488 | $14,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,661 | $4,255 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 86% |
Admission |
DSC | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,820 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,950 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
DSC | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,600 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,625 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $171 | $251 |
Diversity |
DSC | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
DSC | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 12% | ||
Campus |
DSC | UWSP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dixie State College of Utah is larger than than UWSP based on total student enrollment (12,567 students vs. 8,109 students)
DSC vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or UWSP?
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is 35.1% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($7,112.00 vs. $5,266.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at DSC than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($16,836.00 vs. $16,132.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than DSC ($14,347 vs. $15,488)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 9.5% lower than costs at Dixie State College of Utah ($8,500 vs. $9,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dixie State College of Utah than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (91% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dixie State College of Utah students is 56.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($6,661 vs. $4,255)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or DSC .
- Accepted freshman DSC students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at UWSP (3.27)
DSC vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or UWSP? 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 UWSP and DSC.
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stevens Point earn on average $2,100 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $39,600)
- Dixie State College of Utah students graduate with a $7,735 lower median federal student loan debt than UWSP graduates. ($16,625 vs. $24,360)
- DSC graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than UWSP graduates. ($171 vs. $251)
- More UWSP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/