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AAMU Albany State University TROY Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM Jacksonville State University CAU South Carolina State University Miles College KY State Jackson State University| Alabama State University | Dalton State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | DSC | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Dalton, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 4,527 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | daltonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | DSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $2,563 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $9,469 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $10,019 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $5,532 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $6,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Alabama State | DSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | DSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | DSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 16% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $14,887 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $153 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | DSC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Alabama State | DSC | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | DSC | ||
| 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
- Dalton State College is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (4,527 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. DSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or DSC?
- Alabama State University is 224.9% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.9% higher at Alabama State than Dalton State College ($16,656.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than Alabama State ($5,532 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 65.6% lower than costs at Dalton State College ($6,050 vs. $10,019)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than Alabama State University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 44% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($10,029 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or DSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSC or Alabama State .
- Accepted freshman DSC students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
Alabama State vs. DSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State 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 Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Alabama State is higher than Dalton State College (26% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Dalton State College earn on average $3,000 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($32,500 vs. $29,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $17,204 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($14,887 vs. $32,091)
- DSC graduates are paying $178 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($153 vs. $331)
- More DSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/