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Overview |
DSC | Wingate University | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Wingate, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 3,396 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #825 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | wingate.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | Wingate University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $40,706 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $40,706 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $18,823 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $36,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
DSC | Wingate University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 20,292 | ||
| Admitted | - | 17,482 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 4.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
DSC | Wingate University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | Wingate University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $274 |
Diversity |
DSC | Wingate University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
DSC | Wingate University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 43% | ||
Campus |
DSC | Wingate University | ||
| 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 Wingate University based on total student enrollment (4,527 students vs. 3,396 students)
DSC vs. Wingate University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or Wingate University?
- Wingate University is 1,488.2% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($40,706.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 329.9% higher at Wingate University than Dalton State College ($40,706.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than Wingate University ($5,532 vs. $18,823)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dalton State College are 4.2% lower than costs at Wingate University ($10,019 vs. $10,444)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than Wingate University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wingate University students is 420.5% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($36,262 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or Wingate University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wingate University or DSC .
- Accepted freshman Wingate University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. Wingate University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or Wingate 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 Wingate University and DSC.
- The graduation rate at Wingate University is higher than Dalton State College (53% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Wingate University earn on average $20,400 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $11,613 lower median federal student loan debt than Wingate University graduates. ($14,887 vs. $26,500)
- DSC graduates are paying $121 less per month on federal student loans than Wingate University graduates. ($153 vs. $274)
- More Wingate University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/