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UVU American University of Health Sciences National University Utah Utah State University Southern Utah University WSU NAU Cal State Fullerton Snow College Colorado Mesa West Coast University-Los Angeles| Dixie State College of Utah | West Coast University Orange County | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSC | West Coast University-Orange County | ||
| Location | Saint George, UT | Anaheim, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,556 | 4,475 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | dixie.edu | westcoastuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | West Coast University-Orange County | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,266 | $21,646 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,836 | $21,646 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,384 | $9,027 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,589 | $27,933 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,946 | $7,762 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 67% |
Admission |
DSC | West Coast University-Orange County | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
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| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
DSC | West Coast University-Orange County | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | West Coast University-Orange County | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,600 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,625 | $33,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $171 | $344 |
Diversity |
DSC | West Coast University-Orange County | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
DSC | West Coast University-Orange County | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 0% | ||
Campus |
DSC | West Coast University-Orange County | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Dixie State College of Utah is larger than than West Coast University-Orange County based on total student enrollment (12,556 students vs. 4,475 students)
DSC vs. West Coast University-Orange County Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or West Coast University-Orange County?
- West Coast University Orange County is 311.1% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($21,646.00 vs. $5,266.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.6% higher at West Coast University-Orange County than Dixie State College of Utah ($21,646.00 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 West Coast University-Orange County ($14,589 vs. $27,933)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dixie State College of Utah are 22.3% lower than costs at West Coast University Orange County ($7,384 vs. $9,027)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dixie State College of Utah than West Coast University Orange County (96% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Coast University Orange County students is 11.7% larger than aid received Dixie State College of Utah ($7,762 vs. $6,946)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or West Coast University-Orange County? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Coast University-Orange County or DSC .
DSC vs. West Coast University-Orange County Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or West Coast University-Orange County? 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 West Coast University-Orange County and DSC.
- Graduates from West Coast University Orange County earn on average $6,500 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $39,600)
- Dixie State College of Utah students graduate with a $16,707 lower median federal student loan debt than West Coast University-Orange County graduates. ($16,625 vs. $33,332)
- DSC graduates are paying $173 less per month on federal student loans than West Coast University-Orange County graduates. ($171 vs. $344)
- More West Coast University-Orange County graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/