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Marshall University PennWest California Bluefield State College College of Coastal Georgia NCAT WVU MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Georgia Southwestern UVa-Wise Fairmont State| Dalton State College | Concord University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSC | Concord University | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,902 | 1,798 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #989 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $9,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $20,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,128 | $12,114 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,083 | $10,630 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,205 | $9,805 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 96% |
Admission |
DSC | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,376 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,130 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 89.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1080 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
DSC | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $201 |
Diversity |
DSC | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
DSC | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 19% | ||
Campus |
DSC | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dalton State College is larger than than Concord University based on total student enrollment (4,902 students vs. 1,798 students)
DSC vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or Concord University?
- Concord University is 255.1% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($9,100.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.2% higher at Concord University than Dalton State College ($20,000.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than Concord University ($5,083 vs. $10,630)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dalton State College are 19.6% lower than costs at Concord University ($10,128 vs. $12,114)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concord University than Dalton State College (96% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concord University students is 58% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($9,805 vs. $6,205)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or DSC .
- Accepted freshman Concord University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or Concord 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 Concord University and DSC.
- The graduation rate at Concord University is higher than Dalton State College (34% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Concord University earn on average $600 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($33,100 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $4,613 lower median federal student loan debt than Concord University graduates. ($14,887 vs. $19,500)
- DSC graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Concord University graduates. ($153 vs. $201)
- More Concord University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/