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Minnesota State University-Mankato KU Winona State University College of Coastal Georgia Georgia Southwestern| Dalton State College | Southwest Minnesota State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSC | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Marshall, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 6,930 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #948 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | smsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $8,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $8,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $9,258 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $15,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $7,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
DSC | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,558 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 935/1102 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 | Aug 18, 2024 |
Academics |
DSC | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $21,678 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $224 |
Diversity |
DSC | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
DSC | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 20% | ||
Campus |
DSC | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| 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
- Southwest Minnesota State University is larger than than DSC based on total student enrollment (6,930 students vs. 4,527 students)
DSC vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or Southwest Minnesota State University?
- Southwest Minnesota State University is 244.9% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($8,840.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at DSC than Southwest Minnesota State University ($9,469.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than Southwest Minnesota State University ($5,532 vs. $15,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Minnesota State University are 8.2% lower than costs at Dalton State College ($9,258 vs. $10,019)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than Southwest Minnesota State University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwest Minnesota State University students is 6.1% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($7,389 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or Southwest Minnesota State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwest Minnesota State University or DSC .
- Accepted freshman Southwest Minnesota State University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or Southwest Minnesota 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 Southwest Minnesota State University and DSC.
- The graduation rate at Southwest Minnesota State University is higher than Dalton State College (39% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Southwest Minnesota State University earn on average $8,700 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $6,791 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates. ($14,887 vs. $21,678)
- DSC graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates. ($153 vs. $224)
- More Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/