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BYU Southern Utah University Utah UVU UW MSU Boise State University of Nevada-Reno OSU WSU BYU-I Colorado State| Dixie State College of Utah | Utah State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSC | Utah State University | ||
| Location | Saint George, UT | Logan, UT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,556 | 27,943 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #509 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dixie.edu | usu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | Utah State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,266 | $8,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,836 | $23,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,384 | $8,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,589 | $14,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,946 | $9,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 89% |
Admission |
DSC | Utah State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 16,069 | ||
| Admitted | - | 15,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 93.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 30.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
DSC | Utah State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | Utah State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,600 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,625 | $13,610 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $171 | $140 |
Diversity |
DSC | Utah State University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
DSC | Utah State University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 28% | ||
Campus |
DSC | Utah State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Utah State University is larger than than DSC based on total student enrollment (27,943 students vs. 12,556 students)
DSC vs. Utah State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or Utah State University?
- Utah State University is 57.8% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($8,310.00 vs. $5,266.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.9% higher at Utah State University than Dixie State College of Utah ($23,884.00 vs. $16,836.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utah State University than DSC ($14,577 vs. $14,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dixie State College of Utah are 11.5% lower than costs at Utah State University ($7,384 vs. $8,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dixie State College of Utah than Utah State University (96% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Utah State University students is 41.2% larger than aid received Dixie State College of Utah ($9,808 vs. $6,946)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or Utah State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utah State University or DSC .
- Accepted freshman Utah State University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at DSC (3.4)
DSC vs. Utah State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or Utah State University? 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 Utah State University and DSC.
- Graduates from Utah State University earn on average $9,000 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $39,600)
- Utah State University students graduate with a $3,015 lower median federal student loan debt than DSC graduates. ($13,610 vs. $16,625)
- Utah State University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than DSC graduates. ($140 vs. $171)
- More Utah State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/