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UVU Utah Utah State University Ohio University Southern Utah University WSU University of Rio Grande NAU Wright State Snow College Colorado Mesa Central State University| Shawnee State University | Dixie State College of Utah | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Shawnee State University | DSC | ||
| Location | Portsmouth, OH | Saint George, UT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,297 | 12,556 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shawnee.edu | dixie.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shawnee State University | DSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,341 | $5,266 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,686 | $16,836 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,588 | $7,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,313 | $14,589 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,718 | $6,946 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 96% |
Admission |
Shawnee State University | DSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Shawnee State University | DSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shawnee State University | DSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,300 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,712 | $16,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $171 |
Diversity |
Shawnee State University | DSC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Shawnee State University | DSC | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Shawnee State University | DSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dixie State College of Utah is larger than than Shawnee State University based on total student enrollment (12,556 students vs. 3,297 students)
Shawnee State University vs. DSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shawnee State University or DSC?
- Shawnee State University is 77.4% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($9,341.00 vs. $5,266.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at DSC than Shawnee State University ($16,836.00 vs. $15,686.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shawnee State University than DSC ($13,313 vs. $14,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dixie State College of Utah are 56.9% lower than costs at Shawnee State University ($7,384 vs. $11,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dixie State College of Utah than Shawnee State University (96% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shawnee State University students is 11.1% larger than aid received Dixie State College of Utah ($7,718 vs. $6,946)
Which college is harder to get into, Shawnee State University or DSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSC or Shawnee State University .
- Accepted freshman DSC students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Shawnee State University (3.3)
Shawnee State University vs. DSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shawnee State University 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 Shawnee State University.
- Graduates from Dixie State College of Utah earn on average $3,300 more per year than Shawnee State University graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $36,300)
- Dixie State College of Utah students graduate with a $7,087 lower median federal student loan debt than Shawnee State University graduates. ($16,625 vs. $23,712)
- DSC graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Shawnee State University graduates. ($171 vs. $245)
- More DSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shawnee State University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/