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UVU Utah Utah State University Vanguard University of Southern California Southern Utah University WSU California Baptist University NAU PUC Snow College Colorado Mesa Stanford| La Sierra University | Dixie State College of Utah | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
La Sierra University | DSC | ||
| Location | Riverside, CA | Saint George, UT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,614 | 12,556 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #645 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lasierra.edu | dixie.edu | ||
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Costs |
La Sierra University | DSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,912 | $5,266 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,912 | $16,836 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,325 | $7,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,076 | $14,589 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,867 | $6,946 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
La Sierra University | DSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,878 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,725 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
La Sierra University | DSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
La Sierra University | DSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,900 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,000 | $16,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $310 | $171 |
Diversity |
La Sierra University | DSC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
La Sierra University | DSC | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 29% | ||
Campus |
La Sierra University | DSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dixie State College of Utah is larger than than La Sierra University based on total student enrollment (12,556 students vs. 1,614 students)
La Sierra University vs. DSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, La Sierra University or DSC?
- La Sierra University is 544% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($33,912.00 vs. $5,266.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.4% higher at La Sierra University than Dixie State College of Utah ($33,912.00 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 La Sierra University ($14,589 vs. $25,076)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dixie State College of Utah are 53.4% lower than costs at La Sierra University ($7,384 vs. $11,325)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Sierra University than Dixie State College of Utah (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Sierra University students is 214.8% larger than aid received Dixie State College of Utah ($21,867 vs. $6,946)
Which college is harder to get into, La Sierra University or DSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSC or La Sierra University .
- Accepted freshman La Sierra University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at DSC (3.4)
La Sierra University vs. DSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, La Sierra University 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 La Sierra University.
- Graduates from La Sierra University earn on average $12,300 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $39,600)
- Dixie State College of Utah students graduate with a $13,375 lower median federal student loan debt than La Sierra University graduates. ($16,625 vs. $30,000)
- DSC graduates are paying $139 less per month on federal student loans than La Sierra University graduates. ($171 vs. $310)
- More La Sierra University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/