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UVU Utah Utah State University Southern Utah University WSU NAU Snow College CSN Colorado Mesa Stanford| Great Basin College | Dixie State College of Utah | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Great Basin College | DSC | ||
| Location | Elko, NV | Saint George, UT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,197 | 12,556 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gbcnv.edu | dixie.edu | ||
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Costs |
Great Basin College | DSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,608 | $5,266 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,872 | $16,836 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,000 | $7,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,058 | $14,589 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,865 | $6,946 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 96% |
Admission |
Great Basin College | DSC | ||
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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 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Great Basin College | DSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Great Basin College | DSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,800 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,500 | $16,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $98 | $171 |
Diversity |
Great Basin College | DSC | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Great Basin College | DSC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Great Basin College | DSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Dixie State College of Utah is larger than than Great Basin College based on total student enrollment (12,556 students vs. 3,197 students)
Great Basin College vs. DSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Great Basin College or DSC?
- Dixie State College of Utah is 46% more expensive to attend than Great Basin College for in-state tuition ($5,266.00 vs. $3,608.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.8% higher at DSC than Great Basin College ($16,836.00 vs. $12,872.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Great Basin College than DSC ($7,058 vs. $14,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Great Basin College are 23.1% lower than costs at Dixie State College of Utah ($6,000 vs. $7,384)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dixie State College of Utah than Great Basin College (96% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dixie State College of Utah students is 18.4% larger than aid received Great Basin College ($6,946 vs. $5,865)
Which college is harder to get into, Great Basin College or DSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSC or Great Basin College .
Great Basin College vs. DSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Great Basin College or DSC? 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 DSC and Great Basin College.
- Graduates from Dixie State College of Utah earn on average $2,800 more per year than Great Basin College graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $36,800)
- Great Basin College students graduate with a $7,125 lower median federal student loan debt than DSC graduates. ($9,500 vs. $16,625)
- Great Basin College graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than DSC graduates. ($98 vs. $171)
- More DSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Great Basin College students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/