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UVU Utah Utah State University Southern Utah University WSU NAU Snow College Colorado Mesa Stanford| Dixie State College of Utah | University of the West | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSC | UWest | ||
| Location | Saint George, UT | Rosemead, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,556 | 164 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dixie.edu | uwest.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | UWest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,266 | $12,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,836 | $12,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,384 | $9,656 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,589 | $19,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,946 | $8,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 80% |
Admission |
DSC | UWest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 23 | ||
| Admitted | - | 18 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 78.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 27.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 2.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2024 |
Academics |
DSC | UWest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | UWest | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,625 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $171 | N/A |
Diversity |
DSC | UWest | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 34% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
DSC | UWest | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 0% | ||
Campus |
DSC | UWest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dixie State College of Utah is larger than than UWest based on total student enrollment (12,556 students vs. 164 students)
DSC vs. UWest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or UWest?
- University of the West is 145.2% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($12,912.00 vs. $5,266.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.4% higher at DSC than University of the West ($16,836.00 vs. $12,912.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dixie State College of Utah than UWest ($14,589 vs. $19,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dixie State College of Utah are 30.8% lower than costs at University of the West ($7,384 vs. $9,656)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dixie State College of Utah than University of the West (96% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the West students is 17.9% larger than aid received Dixie State College of Utah ($8,190 vs. $6,946)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or UWest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWest or DSC .
- Accepted freshman DSC students have a 0.97 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at UWest (2.43)
DSC vs. UWest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or UWest? 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 UWest and DSC.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/