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Stetson University Full Sail University Rollins Herzing University-Winter Park College of Coastal Georgia Barry University UCF Francis Marion University Georgia Southwestern St. Leo University Seminole State Ringling College of Art and Design| College of Central Florida | Dalton State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCF | DSC | ||
| Location | Ocala, FL | Dalton, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,483 | 4,527 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cf.edu | daltonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCF | DSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,987 | $2,563 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,947 | $9,469 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,863 | $10,019 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,865 | $5,532 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,900 | $6,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
CCF | DSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CCF | DSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCF | DSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 16% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,500 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,187 | $14,887 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $153 |
Diversity |
CCF | DSC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
CCF | DSC | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 1% | ||
Campus |
CCF | DSC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- College of Central Florida is larger than than DSC based on total student enrollment (5,483 students vs. 4,527 students)
CCF vs. DSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCF or DSC?
- Dalton State College is 29% more expensive to attend than CCF for in-state tuition ($2,563.00 vs. $1,987.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.2% higher at DSC than College of Central Florida ($9,469.00 vs. $7,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than CCF ($5,532 vs. $7,865)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dalton State College are 8.4% lower than costs at College of Central Florida ($10,019 vs. $10,863)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than College of Central Florida (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dalton State College students is 1% larger than aid received College of Central Florida ($6,967 vs. $6,900)
Which college is harder to get into, CCF or DSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSC or CCF .
CCF vs. DSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCF 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 CCF.
- Graduates from College of Central Florida earn on average $1,000 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($33,500 vs. $32,500)
- College of Central Florida students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than DSC graduates. ($10,187 vs. $14,887)
- CCF graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than DSC graduates. ($105 vs. $153)
- More DSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCF students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/