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College of Coastal Georgia Georgia Southwestern| Brenau University | Dalton State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Brenau University | DSC | ||
| Location | Gainesville, GA | Dalton, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 4,902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #791 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brenau.edu | daltonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brenau University | DSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,000 | $2,563 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,000 | $9,469 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,600 | $10,128 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,860 | $5,083 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,170 | $6,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 89% |
Admission |
Brenau University | DSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,761 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,401 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Brenau University | DSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brenau University | DSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 16% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,887 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $153 |
Diversity |
Brenau University | DSC | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 32% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Brenau University | DSC | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Brenau University | DSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dalton State College is larger than than Brenau University based on total student enrollment (4,902 students vs. 2,420 students)
Brenau University vs. DSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brenau University or DSC?
- Brenau University is 1,109.5% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($31,000.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 227.4% higher at Brenau University than Dalton State College ($31,000.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than Brenau University ($5,083 vs. $20,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dalton State College are 24.4% lower than costs at Brenau University ($10,128 vs. $12,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brenau University than Dalton State College (95% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brenau University students is 305.6% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($25,170 vs. $6,205)
Which college is harder to get into, Brenau University or DSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSC or Brenau University .
- Accepted freshman Brenau University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at DSC (3.1)
Brenau University vs. DSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brenau 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 Brenau University.
- The graduation rate at Brenau University is higher than Dalton State College (44% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Brenau University earn on average $11,100 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $12,113 lower median federal student loan debt than Brenau University graduates. ($14,887 vs. $27,000)
- DSC graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than Brenau University graduates. ($153 vs. $279)
- More Brenau University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/