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NSU UVU Morgan State Bowie State University RU North Carolina Central University Old Dominion Delaware State University Hampton University Utah ECSU Utah State University| Dixie State College of Utah | Virginia State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSC | VSU | ||
| Location | Saint George, UT | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,556 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dixie.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,266 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,836 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,384 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,589 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,946 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 92% |
Admission |
DSC | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DSC | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,600 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,625 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $171 | $305 |
Diversity |
DSC | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 76% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
DSC | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 27% | ||
Campus |
DSC | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dixie State College of Utah is larger than than VSU based on total student enrollment (12,556 students vs. 4,648 students)
DSC vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or VSU?
- Virginia State University is 5.2% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($5,540.00 vs. $5,266.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at DSC than Virginia State University ($16,836.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dixie State College of Utah than VSU ($14,589 vs. $15,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dixie State College of Utah are 56.3% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($7,384 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dixie State College of Utah than Virginia State University (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 65.5% larger than aid received Dixie State College of Utah ($11,498 vs. $6,946)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or DSC .
- Accepted freshman DSC students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at VSU (2.85)
DSC vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or VSU? 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 VSU and DSC.
- Graduates from Dixie State College of Utah earn on average $2,900 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $36,700)
- Dixie State College of Utah students graduate with a $12,875 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($16,625 vs. $29,500)
- DSC graduates are paying $134 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($171 vs. $305)
- More DSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/