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Overview |
DSC | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Hamilton, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 2,268 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | muohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $6,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $17,525 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $15,824 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $10,580 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $4,955 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 72% |
Admission |
DSC | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
DSC | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $255 |
Diversity |
DSC | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
DSC | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 4% | ||
Campus |
DSC | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dalton State College is larger than than Miami University-Hamilton based on total student enrollment (4,527 students vs. 2,268 students)
DSC vs. Miami University-Hamilton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or Miami University-Hamilton?
- Miami University Hamilton is 149.7% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($6,401.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.1% higher at Miami University-Hamilton than Dalton State College ($17,525.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than Miami University-Hamilton ($5,532 vs. $10,580)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dalton State College are 57.9% lower than costs at Miami University Hamilton ($10,019 vs. $15,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than Miami University Hamilton (99% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dalton State College students is 40.6% larger than aid received Miami University Hamilton ($6,967 vs. $4,955)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or Miami University-Hamilton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Miami University-Hamilton or DSC .
- Accepted freshman Miami University-Hamilton students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. Miami University-Hamilton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or Miami University-Hamilton? 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 Miami University-Hamilton and DSC.
- The graduation rate at Miami University-Hamilton is higher than Dalton State College (27% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Miami University Hamilton earn on average $21,800 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $9,863 lower median federal student loan debt than Miami University-Hamilton graduates. ($14,887 vs. $24,750)
- DSC graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than Miami University-Hamilton graduates. ($153 vs. $255)
- More Miami University-Hamilton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/