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College of Coastal Georgia Georgia Southwestern| Dalton State College | Johnson State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSC | Johnson State College | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Johnson, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 1,779 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | jsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | Johnson State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $11,592 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $25,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $12,740 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
DSC | Johnson State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,031 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,209 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
DSC | Johnson State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | Johnson State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $23,819 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $246 |
Diversity |
DSC | Johnson State College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
DSC | Johnson State College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 47% | ||
Campus |
DSC | Johnson State College | ||
| 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 Johnson State College based on total student enrollment (4,527 students vs. 1,779 students)
DSC vs. Johnson State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or Johnson State College?
- Johnson State College is 352.3% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($11,592.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 171.2% higher at Johnson State College than Dalton State College ($25,680.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than Johnson State College ($5,532 vs. $15,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dalton State College are 23.8% lower than costs at Johnson State College ($10,019 vs. $12,404)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than Johnson State College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson State College students is 82.9% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($12,740 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or Johnson State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson State College or DSC .
- Accepted freshman Johnson State College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. Johnson State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or Johnson State College? 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 Johnson State College and DSC.
- The graduation rate at Johnson State College is higher than Dalton State College (30% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Johnson State College earn on average $1,400 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($33,900 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $8,932 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson State College graduates. ($14,887 vs. $23,819)
- DSC graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson State College graduates. ($153 vs. $246)
- More Johnson State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/