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University of Phoenix-Lafayette Purdue Global-Davenport Campus University of Phoenix-Louisiana Campus GCU College of Coastal Georgia Capella University American Public University System Georgia Southwestern University of Phoenix-Jackson Campus| Dalton State College | Columbia Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSC | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Orange Beach, AL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 15,948 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | columbiasouthern.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $5,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $5,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $8,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $12,366 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $4,154 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 42% |
Admission |
DSC | Columbia Southern 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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DSC | Columbia Southern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $16,404 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $169 |
Diversity |
DSC | Columbia Southern University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
DSC | Columbia Southern University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 90% | ||
Campus |
DSC | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Columbia Southern University is larger than than DSC based on total student enrollment (15,948 students vs. 4,527 students)
DSC vs. Columbia Southern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or Columbia Southern University?
- Columbia Southern University is 129.4% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($5,880.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61% higher at DSC than Columbia Southern University ($9,469.00 vs. $5,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than Columbia Southern University ($5,532 vs. $12,366)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia Southern University are 23.1% lower than costs at Dalton State College ($8,136 vs. $10,019)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than Columbia Southern University (99% vs. 42%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dalton State College students is 67.7% larger than aid received Columbia Southern University ($6,967 vs. $4,154)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or Columbia Southern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia Southern University or DSC .
DSC vs. Columbia Southern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or Columbia Southern 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 Columbia Southern University and DSC.
- The graduation rate at Columbia Southern University is higher than Dalton State College (22% vs. 16%)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $1,517 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia Southern University graduates. ($14,887 vs. $16,404)
- DSC graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia Southern University graduates. ($153 vs. $169)
- More Columbia Southern University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/