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Overview |
DSC | UE | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Evansville, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 2,017 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #314 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | evansville.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | UE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $40,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $40,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $13,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $34,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DSC | UE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,397 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 76.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1045/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
DSC | UE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | UE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $279 |
Diversity |
DSC | UE | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
DSC | UE | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 33% | ||
Campus |
DSC | UE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dalton State College is larger than than UE based on total student enrollment (4,527 students vs. 2,017 students)
DSC vs. UE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or UE?
- University of Evansville is 1,464.6% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($40,100.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 323.5% higher at UE than Dalton State College ($40,100.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than UE ($5,532 vs. $19,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dalton State College are 38.1% lower than costs at University of Evansville ($10,019 vs. $13,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Evansville than Dalton State College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Evansville students is 389% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($34,067 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or UE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UE or DSC .
- Accepted freshman UE students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. UE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or UE? 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 UE and DSC.
- The graduation rate at UE is higher than Dalton State College (62% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from University of Evansville earn on average $13,500 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $12,113 lower median federal student loan debt than UE graduates. ($14,887 vs. $27,000)
- DSC graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than UE graduates. ($153 vs. $279)
- More UE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/