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College of Coastal Georgia ECU UCO-Central Georgia Southwestern NSU| Dalton State College | Cameron University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSC | Cameron University | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Lawton, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | cameron.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | Cameron University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $5,025 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $14,445 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $6,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $9,674 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $7,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 83% |
Admission |
DSC | Cameron University | ||
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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 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
DSC | Cameron University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | Cameron University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $36,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $193 |
Diversity |
DSC | Cameron University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
DSC | Cameron University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 8% | ||
Campus |
DSC | Cameron University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dalton State College is larger than than Cameron University based on total student enrollment (4,527 students vs. 3,418 students)
DSC vs. Cameron University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or Cameron University?
- Cameron University is 96.1% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($5,025.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.6% higher at Cameron University than Dalton State College ($14,445.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than Cameron University ($5,532 vs. $9,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cameron University are 59.5% lower than costs at Dalton State College ($6,280 vs. $10,019)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than Cameron University (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cameron University students is 13.5% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($7,907 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or Cameron University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cameron University or DSC .
- Accepted freshman Cameron University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. Cameron University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or Cameron University? 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 Cameron University and DSC.
- The graduation rate at Cameron University is higher than Dalton State College (19% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Cameron University earn on average $4,300 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($36,800 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $3,863 lower median federal student loan debt than Cameron University graduates. ($14,887 vs. $18,750)
- DSC graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Cameron University graduates. ($153 vs. $193)
- More DSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cameron University students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/