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Overview |
DSC | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
DSC | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DSC | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $332 |
Diversity |
DSC | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 64% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
DSC | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 15% | ||
Campus |
DSC | Claflin University | ||
| 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 Claflin University based on total student enrollment (4,527 students vs. 1,830 students)
DSC vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or Claflin University?
- Claflin University is 542.8% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($16,476.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74% higher at Claflin University than Dalton State College ($16,476.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than Claflin University ($5,532 vs. $19,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 5.7% lower than costs at Dalton State College ($9,480 vs. $10,019)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than Claflin University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claflin University students is 96.7% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($13,707 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or DSC .
- Accepted freshman Claflin University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or Claflin 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 Claflin University and DSC.
- The graduation rate at Claflin University is higher than Dalton State College (40% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Dalton State College earn on average $1,800 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($32,500 vs. $30,700)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $17,297 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($14,887 vs. $32,184)
- DSC graduates are paying $179 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($153 vs. $332)
- More DSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/