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KSU USC Aiken Georgia State VSU GS UC Merced University of West Georgia Mercer Georgia Columbus State Winthrop University Georgia College| Augusta State University | Dalton State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ASU | DSC | ||
| Location | Augusta, Georgia | Dalton, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aug.edu | daltonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | DSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,512 | $2,563 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,416 | $9,469 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,250 | $10,019 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $5,532 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $6,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
ASU | DSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,369 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 63.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ASU | DSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | DSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 16% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $14,887 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $153 |
Diversity |
ASU | DSC | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 39% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
ASU | DSC | ||
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| % In-State | - | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 1% | ||
Campus |
ASU | DSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dalton State College is larger than than ASU based on total student enrollment (4,527 students vs. 0 students)
ASU vs. DSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or DSC?
- Augusta State University is 76% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($4,512.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.4% higher at ASU than Dalton State College ($16,416.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dalton State College are 2.3% lower than costs at Augusta State University ($10,019 vs. $10,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than Augusta State University (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dalton State College students is ?% larger than aid received Augusta State University ($6,967 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or DSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSC or ASU .
ASU vs. DSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU 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 ASU.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than Dalton State College (22% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/