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Overview |
DSC | Jackson State University | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 6,906 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #961 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | jsums.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | Jackson State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $8,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $8,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $10,445 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $15,292 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $8,694 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 86% |
Admission |
DSC | Jackson State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 12,583 | ||
| Admitted | - | 11,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 88.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 10.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 1073/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
DSC | Jackson State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | Jackson State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $32,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $299 |
Diversity |
DSC | Jackson State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 64% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
DSC | Jackson State University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 72% | ||
Campus |
DSC | Jackson State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jackson State University is larger than than DSC based on total student enrollment (6,906 students vs. 4,527 students)
DSC vs. Jackson State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or Jackson State University?
- Jackson State University is 222.7% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($8,270.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at DSC than Jackson State University ($9,469.00 vs. $8,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than Jackson State University ($5,532 vs. $15,292)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dalton State College are 4.3% lower than costs at Jackson State University ($10,019 vs. $10,445)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than Jackson State University (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jackson State University students is 24.8% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($8,694 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or Jackson State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jackson State University or DSC .
- Accepted freshman DSC students have at the same average high school GPA (3.1) as students at Jackson State University (3.1)
DSC vs. Jackson State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or Jackson State 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 Jackson State University and DSC.
- The graduation rate at Jackson State University is higher than Dalton State College (40% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Jackson State University earn on average $300 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($32,800 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $14,113 lower median federal student loan debt than Jackson State University graduates. ($14,887 vs. $29,000)
- DSC graduates are paying $146 less per month on federal student loans than Jackson State University graduates. ($153 vs. $299)
- More DSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jackson State University students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/