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Overview |
DSC | Bob Jones University | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 3,095 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | bju.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | Bob Jones University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $19,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $19,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $9,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $18,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $13,717 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
DSC | Bob Jones University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DSC | Bob Jones University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | Bob Jones University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $196 |
Diversity |
DSC | Bob Jones University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
DSC | Bob Jones University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 63% | ||
Campus |
DSC | Bob Jones University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dalton State College is larger than than Bob Jones University based on total student enrollment (4,527 students vs. 3,095 students)
DSC vs. Bob Jones University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or Bob Jones University?
- Bob Jones University is 670.6% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($19,750.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.6% higher at Bob Jones University than Dalton State College ($19,750.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than Bob Jones University ($5,532 vs. $18,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bob Jones University are 7.2% lower than costs at Dalton State College ($9,350 vs. $10,019)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than Bob Jones University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bob Jones University students is 96.9% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($13,717 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or Bob Jones University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bob Jones University or DSC .
- Accepted freshman Bob Jones University students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. Bob Jones University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or Bob Jones University? 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 Bob Jones University and DSC.
- The graduation rate at Bob Jones University is higher than Dalton State College (62% vs. 16%)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $4,113 lower median federal student loan debt than Bob Jones University graduates. ($14,887 vs. $19,000)
- DSC graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Bob Jones University graduates. ($153 vs. $196)
- More Bob Jones University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/