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MCA Memphis College of Coastal Georgia Georgia Southwestern| Dalton State College | Christian Brothers University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSC | CBU | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #606 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DSC | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 877 | ||
| Admitted | - | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
DSC | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $279 |
Diversity |
DSC | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
DSC | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 27% | ||
Campus |
DSC | CBU | ||
| 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 CBU based on total student enrollment (4,527 students vs. 1,934 students)
DSC vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or CBU?
- Christian Brothers University is 1,285.9% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($35,520.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 275.1% higher at CBU than Dalton State College ($35,520.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than CBU ($5,532 vs. $18,612)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dalton State College are 2% lower than costs at Christian Brothers University ($10,019 vs. $10,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University than Dalton State College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 287% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($26,964 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or DSC .
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or CBU? 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 CBU and DSC.
- The graduation rate at CBU is higher than Dalton State College (52% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $18,100 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $12,113 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($14,887 vs. $27,000)
- DSC graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($153 vs. $279)
- More CBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/