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UVU Utah State University Utah Southern Utah University NAU BYU ISU Snow College Salt Lake Community College Colorado Mesa University of Phoenix-Utah Campus Stanford| Dixie State College of Utah | Weber State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSC | WSU | ||
| Location | Saint George, UT | Ogden, UT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,556 | 29,914 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dixie.edu | weber.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,266 | $5,471 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,836 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,384 | $9,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,589 | $10,525 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,946 | $5,831 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
DSC | WSU | ||
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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 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2024 |
Academics |
DSC | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,600 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,625 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $171 | $155 |
Diversity |
DSC | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 14% |
Students |
DSC | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 11% | ||
Campus |
DSC | WSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Weber State University is larger than than DSC based on total student enrollment (29,914 students vs. 12,556 students)
DSC vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or WSU?
- Weber State University is 3.9% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($5,471.00 vs. $5,266.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at DSC than Weber State University ($16,836.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Weber State University than DSC ($10,525 vs. $14,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dixie State College of Utah are 25% lower than costs at Weber State University ($7,384 vs. $9,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Weber State 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 19.1% larger than aid received Weber State University ($6,946 vs. $5,831)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or DSC .
- Accepted freshman DSC students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at WSU (3.36)
DSC vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or WSU? 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 WSU and DSC.
- Graduates from Weber State University earn on average $9,100 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $39,600)
- Weber State University students graduate with a $1,625 lower median federal student loan debt than DSC graduates. ($15,000 vs. $16,625)
- WSU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than DSC graduates. ($155 vs. $171)
- More WSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/