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UVU Vanguard University of Southern California Utah Utah State University Southern Utah University WSU NAU Cal State Fullerton Snow College Colorado Mesa Stanford| Hope International University | Dixie State College of Utah | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HIU | DSC | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | Saint George, UT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,116 | 12,556 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #935 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hiu.edu | dixie.edu | ||
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Costs |
HIU | DSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $5,266 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $16,836 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,050 | $7,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,146 | $14,589 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,077 | $6,946 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
HIU | DSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 810 | - | ||
| Admitted | 261 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2024 |
Academics |
HIU | DSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HIU | DSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $16,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $171 |
Diversity |
HIU | DSC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 1% |
Students |
HIU | DSC | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 29% | ||
Campus |
HIU | DSC | ||
| 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
- Dixie State College of Utah is larger than than HIU based on total student enrollment (12,556 students vs. 1,116 students)
HIU vs. DSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HIU or DSC?
- Hope International University is 555.1% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $5,266.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.9% higher at HIU than Dixie State College of Utah ($34,500.00 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 HIU ($14,589 vs. $26,146)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dixie State College of Utah are 76.7% lower than costs at Hope International University ($7,384 vs. $13,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope International University than Dixie State College of Utah (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hope International University students is 232.2% larger than aid received Dixie State College of Utah ($23,077 vs. $6,946)
Which college is harder to get into, HIU or DSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSC or HIU .
- Accepted freshman DSC students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at HIU (3.26)
HIU vs. DSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HIU 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 HIU.
- Graduates from Hope International University earn on average $100 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($39,700 vs. $39,600)
- Dixie State College of Utah students graduate with a $9,375 lower median federal student loan debt than HIU graduates. ($16,625 vs. $26,000)
- DSC graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than HIU graduates. ($171 vs. $268)
- More HIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/