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Bowie State University Morgan State UMES NSU Delaware State University University of the District of Columbia TU Loyola University Maryland College of Coastal Georgia Salisbury UMUC Georgia Southwestern| Dalton State College | Coppin State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSC | Coppin | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 2,006 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #795 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | coppin.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | Coppin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $4,836 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $11,492 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $11,746 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $8,562 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $13,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
DSC | Coppin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,299 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 45% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 2.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 860/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
DSC | Coppin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | Coppin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $232 |
Diversity |
DSC | Coppin | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 64% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 82% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
DSC | Coppin | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 18% | ||
Campus |
DSC | Coppin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dalton State College is larger than than Coppin based on total student enrollment (4,527 students vs. 2,006 students)
DSC vs. Coppin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or Coppin?
- Coppin State University is 88.7% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($4,836.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.4% higher at Coppin than Dalton State College ($11,492.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than Coppin ($5,532 vs. $8,562)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dalton State College are 17.2% lower than costs at Coppin State University ($10,019 vs. $11,746)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than Coppin State University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coppin State University students is 88% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($13,097 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or Coppin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coppin or DSC .
- Accepted freshman DSC students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Coppin (2.62)
DSC vs. Coppin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or Coppin? 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 Coppin and DSC.
- The graduation rate at DSC is higher than Coppin State University (16% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from Coppin State University earn on average $5,800 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $7,613 lower median federal student loan debt than Coppin graduates. ($14,887 vs. $22,500)
- DSC graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Coppin graduates. ($153 vs. $232)
- More DSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coppin students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/