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Southeastern Oklahoma State University UCO-Central College of Coastal Georgia Cameron University NSU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Georgia Southwestern| Dalton State College | East Central University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSC | ECU | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Ada, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,902 | 3,200 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #913 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | ecok.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $6,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $15,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,128 | $7,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,083 | $9,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,205 | $8,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 91% |
Admission |
DSC | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,161 | ||
| Admitted | - | 761 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 48.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 935/1055 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
DSC | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $16,878 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $174 |
Diversity |
DSC | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 10% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
DSC | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 11% | ||
Campus |
DSC | ECU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 ECU based on total student enrollment (4,902 students vs. 3,200 students)
DSC vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or ECU?
- East Central University is 145.8% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($6,300.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67% higher at ECU than Dalton State College ($15,810.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than ECU ($5,083 vs. $9,355)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 30.7% lower than costs at Dalton State College ($7,752 vs. $10,128)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Central University than Dalton State College (91% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Central University students is 43.6% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($8,911 vs. $6,205)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or DSC .
- Accepted freshman ECU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or ECU? 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 ECU and DSC.
- The graduation rate at ECU is higher than Dalton State College (34% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from East Central University earn on average $7,800 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $1,991 lower median federal student loan debt than ECU graduates. ($14,887 vs. $16,878)
- DSC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than ECU graduates. ($153 vs. $174)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/