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Utah State University UVU BYU Utah San Jose State UNLV Cal State Long Beach WSU Boise State California State Polytechnic University-Pomona NAU ASU| Dixie State College of Utah | Southern Utah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSC | Southern Utah University | ||
| Location | Saint George, UT | Cedar City, UT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,556 | 14,330 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #857 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dixie.edu | suu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | Southern Utah University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,266 | $6,006 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,836 | $19,822 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,384 | $8,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,589 | $12,681 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,946 | $9,369 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
DSC | Southern Utah University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 18,570 | ||
| Admitted | - | 15,571 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 8, 2023 |
Academics |
DSC | Southern Utah University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | Southern Utah University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,600 | $43,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,625 | $12,575 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $171 | $130 |
Diversity |
DSC | Southern Utah University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
DSC | Southern Utah University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 24% | ||
Campus |
DSC | Southern Utah University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Utah University is larger than than DSC based on total student enrollment (14,330 students vs. 12,556 students)
DSC vs. Southern Utah University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or Southern Utah University?
- Southern Utah University is 14.1% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($6,006.00 vs. $5,266.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.7% higher at Southern Utah University than Dixie State College of Utah ($19,822.00 vs. $16,836.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Utah University than DSC ($12,681 vs. $14,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dixie State College of Utah are 14% lower than costs at Southern Utah University ($7,384 vs. $8,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Utah University than Dixie State College of Utah (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Utah University students is 34.9% larger than aid received Dixie State College of Utah ($9,369 vs. $6,946)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or Southern Utah University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Utah University or DSC .
- Accepted freshman Southern Utah University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at DSC (3.4)
DSC vs. Southern Utah University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or Southern Utah University? 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 Southern Utah University and DSC.
- Graduates from Southern Utah University earn on average $3,700 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($43,300 vs. $39,600)
- Southern Utah University students graduate with a $4,050 lower median federal student loan debt than DSC graduates. ($12,575 vs. $16,625)
- Southern Utah University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than DSC graduates. ($130 vs. $171)
- More Southern Utah University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/