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UVU Utah Utah State University Southern Utah University WSU University of South Alabama Alabama Southern Community College NAU TROY Jacksonville State University Alabama Snow College| University of West Alabama | Dixie State College of Utah | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of West Alabama | DSC | ||
| Location | Livingston, AL | Saint George, UT | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,860 | 12,556 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1007 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwa.edu | dixie.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of West Alabama | DSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,100 | $5,266 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,200 | $16,836 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,820 | $7,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,786 | $14,589 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,291 | $6,946 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 96% |
Admission |
University of West Alabama | DSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,131 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,156 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/980 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2024 |
Academics |
University of West Alabama | DSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of West Alabama | DSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,489 | $16,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $171 |
Diversity |
University of West Alabama | DSC | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 40% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
University of West Alabama | DSC | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 29% | ||
Campus |
University of West Alabama | DSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | 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 University of West Alabama based on total student enrollment (12,556 students vs. 5,860 students)
University of West Alabama vs. DSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of West Alabama or DSC?
- University of West Alabama is 72.8% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($9,100.00 vs. $5,266.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at University of West Alabama than Dixie State College of Utah ($18,200.00 vs. $16,836.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of West Alabama than DSC ($13,786 vs. $14,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dixie State College of Utah are 5.9% lower than costs at University of West Alabama ($7,384 vs. $7,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dixie State College of Utah than University of West Alabama (96% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of West Alabama students is 33.8% larger than aid received Dixie State College of Utah ($9,291 vs. $6,946)
Which college is harder to get into, University of West Alabama or DSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSC or University of West Alabama .
- Accepted freshman DSC students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at University of West Alabama (3.16)
University of West Alabama vs. DSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of West Alabama 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 University of West Alabama.
- Graduates from Dixie State College of Utah earn on average $1,100 more per year than University of West Alabama graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $38,500)
- Dixie State College of Utah students graduate with a $9,864 lower median federal student loan debt than University of West Alabama graduates. ($16,625 vs. $26,489)
- DSC graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than University of West Alabama graduates. ($171 vs. $273)
- More DSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of West Alabama 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/