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CofC USC Aiken Lander University Francis Marion University UofSC University of South Carolina-Upstate Coastal Carolina NCAT Benedict College Limestone University| Dickinson State University | University of South Carolina Beaufort | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSU | USC Beaufort | ||
| Location | Dickinson, ND | Bluffton, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,473 | 2,124 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #736 | #977 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinsonstate.com | uscb.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSU | USC Beaufort | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,470 | $10,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,570 | $21,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,740 | $8,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,971 | $16,113 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,391 | $8,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 98% |
Admission |
DSU | USC Beaufort | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 729 | 2,479 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 1,984 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46.1% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 875/1130 | 940/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
DSU | USC Beaufort | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSU | USC Beaufort | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,781 | $24,474 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $253 |
Diversity |
DSU | USC Beaufort | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
DSU | USC Beaufort | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 18% | ||
Campus |
DSU | USC Beaufort | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Beaufort is larger than than DSU based on total student enrollment (2,124 students vs. 1,473 students)
DSU vs. USC Beaufort Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSU or USC Beaufort?
- University of South Carolina Beaufort is 38.5% more expensive to attend than DSU for in-state tuition ($10,344.00 vs. $7,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.5% higher at USC Beaufort than Dickinson State University ($21,390.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dickinson State University than USC Beaufort ($14,971 vs. $16,113)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dickinson State University are 12.7% lower than costs at University of South Carolina Beaufort ($7,740 vs. $8,722)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Beaufort than Dickinson State University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Beaufort students is 56.8% larger than aid received Dickinson State University ($8,452 vs. $5,391)
DSU vs. USC Beaufort Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DSU or USC Beaufort? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Beaufort or DSU .
- The average SAT score at Dickinson State University (951) is 24 points higher than at USC Beaufort (927)
- Incoming DSU students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at USC Beaufort (20)
- Accepted freshman USC Beaufort students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at DSU (3.11)
- USC Beaufort has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than DSU (72%)
DSU vs. USC Beaufort Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSU or USC Beaufort? 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 USC Beaufort and DSU.
- The graduation rate at DSU is higher than University of South Carolina Beaufort (26% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Dickinson State University earn on average $10,100 more per year than USC Beaufort graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $36,700)
- Dickinson State University students graduate with a $5,693 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Beaufort graduates. ($18,781 vs. $24,474)
- DSU graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than USC Beaufort graduates. ($194 vs. $253)
- More DSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC Beaufort students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/