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UVU UIC Northeastern Illinois University Utah Utah State University DePaul Southern Utah University WSU EIU NAU Northern Illinois KU| Chicago State University | Dixie State College of Utah | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | DSC | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Saint George, UT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 12,556 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | dixie.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | DSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $5,266 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $16,836 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $7,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $14,589 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $6,946 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
CSU | DSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
CSU | DSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | DSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $16,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $171 |
Diversity |
CSU | DSC | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | DSC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 29% | ||
Campus |
CSU | DSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dixie State College of Utah is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (12,556 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. DSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or DSC?
- Chicago State University is 45.4% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $5,266.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.9% higher at DSC than Chicago State University ($16,836.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than DSC ($6,446 vs. $14,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dixie State College of Utah are 86.9% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($7,384 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dixie State College of Utah than Chicago State University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 128.8% larger than aid received Dixie State College of Utah ($15,891 vs. $6,946)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or DSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSC or CSU .
- Accepted freshman DSC students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at CSU (3.18)
CSU vs. DSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- Graduates from Dixie State College of Utah earn on average $1,300 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $38,300)
- Dixie State College of Utah students graduate with a $14,625 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($16,625 vs. $31,250)
- DSC graduates are paying $152 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($171 vs. $323)
- More DSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/