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Tennessee Tech College of Coastal Georgia Mars Hill University Georgia Southwestern| Dalton State College | Tennessee Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSC | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Athens, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 1,052 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #615 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | twcnet.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $26,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $26,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $13,591 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $22,442 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DSC | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 968 | ||
| Admitted | - | 588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 60.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
DSC | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $193 |
Diversity |
DSC | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
DSC | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 14% | ||
Campus |
DSC | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dalton State College is larger than than Tennessee Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (4,527 students vs. 1,052 students)
DSC vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or Tennessee Wesleyan College?
- Tennessee Wesleyan College is 918.3% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($26,100.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 175.6% higher at Tennessee Wesleyan College than Dalton State College ($26,100.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than Tennessee Wesleyan College ($5,532 vs. $13,591)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Wesleyan College are 16.5% lower than costs at Dalton State College ($8,600 vs. $10,019)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Wesleyan College than Dalton State College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee Wesleyan College students is 222.1% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($22,442 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or Tennessee Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Wesleyan College or DSC .
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Wesleyan College students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or Tennessee Wesleyan 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College and DSC.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Wesleyan College is higher than Dalton State College (44% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Wesleyan College earn on average $10,200 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $3,863 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates. ($14,887 vs. $18,750)
- DSC graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates. ($153 vs. $193)
- More Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/