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UT Martin College of Coastal Georgia Union University Georgia Southwestern| Dalton State College | Bethel University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSC | Bethel | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | McKenzie, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,902 | 2,974 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Cumberland Presbyterian | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | bethelu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | Bethel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $16,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $16,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,128 | $10,537 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,083 | $20,606 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,205 | $10,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 90% |
Admission |
DSC | Bethel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,318 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 625/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
DSC | Bethel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | Bethel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $292 |
Diversity |
DSC | Bethel | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 40% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
DSC | Bethel | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 19% | ||
Campus |
DSC | Bethel | ||
| 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 Bethel based on total student enrollment (4,902 students vs. 2,974 students)
DSC vs. Bethel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or Bethel?
- Bethel University is 558.2% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($16,870.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.2% higher at Bethel than Dalton State College ($16,870.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than Bethel ($5,083 vs. $20,606)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dalton State College are 4% lower than costs at Bethel University ($10,128 vs. $10,537)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel University than Dalton State College (90% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel University students is 68% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($10,423 vs. $6,205)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or Bethel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel or DSC .
- Accepted freshman Bethel students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. Bethel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or Bethel? 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 Bethel and DSC.
- The graduation rate at Bethel is higher than Dalton State College (32% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $10,200 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $13,363 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel graduates. ($14,887 vs. $28,250)
- DSC graduates are paying $139 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel graduates. ($153 vs. $292)
- More DSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/