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Overview |
DSC | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,902 | 2,735 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #781 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,128 | $10,507 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,083 | $19,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,205 | $26,472 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
DSC | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,991 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 68.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
DSC | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $246 |
Diversity |
DSC | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
DSC | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 24% | ||
Campus |
DSC | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Dalton State College is larger than than Carson-Newman College based on total student enrollment (4,902 students vs. 2,735 students)
DSC vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 1,183.7% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 247.4% higher at Carson-Newman College than Dalton State College ($32,900.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than Carson-Newman College ($5,083 vs. $19,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dalton State College are 3.7% lower than costs at Carson Newman College ($10,128 vs. $10,507)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Dalton State College (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 326.6% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($26,472 vs. $6,205)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or Carson-Newman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carson-Newman College or DSC .
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or Carson-Newman College? 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 Carson-Newman College and DSC.
- The graduation rate at Carson-Newman College is higher than Dalton State College (45% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $9,200 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $8,993 lower median federal student loan debt than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($14,887 vs. $23,880)
- DSC graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($153 vs. $246)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/