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Utah Utah State University WSU BYU Southern Utah University BYU-I Salt Lake Community College ISU NAU UCLA Snow College Colorado Mesa| Dixie State College of Utah | Utah Valley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSC | UVU | ||
| Location | Saint George, UT | Orem, UT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,556 | 43,099 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dixie.edu | uvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | UVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,266 | $5,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,836 | $17,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,384 | $9,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,589 | $9,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,946 | $3,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
DSC | UVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DSC | UVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | UVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,600 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,625 | $15,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $171 | $157 |
Diversity |
DSC | UVU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
DSC | UVU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 15% | ||
Campus |
DSC | UVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Utah Valley University is larger than than DSC based on total student enrollment (43,099 students vs. 12,556 students)
DSC vs. UVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or UVU?
- Utah Valley University is 6.6% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($5,614.00 vs. $5,266.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at UVU than Dixie State College of Utah ($17,174.00 vs. $16,836.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utah Valley University than DSC ($9,346 vs. $14,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dixie State College of Utah are 25.1% lower than costs at Utah Valley University ($7,384 vs. $9,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utah Valley University than Dixie State College of Utah (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dixie State College of Utah students is 91.1% larger than aid received Utah Valley University ($6,946 vs. $3,635)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or UVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVU or DSC .
- Accepted freshman UVU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at DSC (3.4)
DSC vs. UVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or UVU? 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 UVU and DSC.
- Graduates from Utah Valley University earn on average $9,700 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $39,600)
- Utah Valley University students graduate with a $1,425 lower median federal student loan debt than DSC graduates. ($15,200 vs. $16,625)
- UVU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than DSC graduates. ($157 vs. $171)
- More UVU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/