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Overview |
DSC | Ohio University-Southern Campus | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Ironton, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 2,006 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | ohiou.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | Ohio University-Southern Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $6,004 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $8,996 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $6,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $8,181 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $5,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 84% |
Admission |
DSC | Ohio University-Southern Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
DSC | Ohio University-Southern Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | Ohio University-Southern Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $211 |
Diversity |
DSC | Ohio University-Southern Campus | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
DSC | Ohio University-Southern Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 19% | ||
Campus |
DSC | Ohio University-Southern Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dalton State College is larger than than Ohio University-Southern Campus based on total student enrollment (4,527 students vs. 2,006 students)
DSC vs. Ohio University-Southern Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or Ohio University-Southern Campus?
- Ohio University Southern Campus is 134.3% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($6,004.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at DSC than Ohio University Southern Campus ($9,469.00 vs. $8,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than Ohio University-Southern Campus ($5,532 vs. $8,181)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Southern Campus are 60.9% lower than costs at Dalton State College ($6,228 vs. $10,019)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than Ohio University Southern Campus (99% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dalton State College students is 23.9% larger than aid received Ohio University Southern Campus ($6,967 vs. $5,623)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or Ohio University-Southern Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University-Southern Campus or DSC .
- Accepted freshman Ohio University-Southern Campus students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. Ohio University-Southern Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or Ohio University-Southern Campus? 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 Ohio University-Southern Campus and DSC.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University-Southern Campus is higher than Dalton State College (17% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Southern Campus earn on average $12,000 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $5,613 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio University-Southern Campus graduates. ($14,887 vs. $20,500)
- DSC graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio University-Southern Campus graduates. ($153 vs. $211)
- More Ohio University-Southern Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/