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Overview |
Stillman College | DSC | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Dalton, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 744 | 4,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stillman.edu | daltonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stillman College | DSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,548 | $2,563 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,548 | $9,469 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,054 | $10,019 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,574 | $5,532 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,049 | $6,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 99% |
Admission |
Stillman College | DSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,791 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,156 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Stillman College | DSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stillman College | DSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 16% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $34,000 | $14,887 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $351 | $153 |
Diversity |
Stillman College | DSC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Stillman College | DSC | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Stillman College | DSC | ||
| 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 Stillman College based on total student enrollment (4,527 students vs. 744 students)
Stillman College vs. DSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stillman College or DSC?
- Stillman College is 272.5% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($9,548.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Stillman College than Dalton State College ($9,548.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than Stillman College ($5,532 vs. $15,574)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dalton State College are 0.3% lower than costs at Stillman College ($10,019 vs. $10,054)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than Stillman College (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stillman College students is 72.9% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($12,049 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, Stillman College or DSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSC or Stillman College .
- Accepted freshman DSC students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Stillman College (2.9)
Stillman College vs. DSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stillman College or DSC? 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 DSC and Stillman College.
- The graduation rate at Stillman College is higher than Dalton State College (34% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Dalton State College earn on average $3,000 more per year than Stillman College graduates after ten years. ($32,500 vs. $29,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $19,113 lower median federal student loan debt than Stillman College graduates. ($14,887 vs. $34,000)
- DSC graduates are paying $198 less per month on federal student loans than Stillman College graduates. ($153 vs. $351)
- More DSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stillman College students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/