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WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University Methodist NSU NCAT UALR ECU UNCG UAPB University of North Carolina at Pembroke College of Coastal Georgia| Dalton State College | Fayetteville State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSC | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 89% |
Admission |
DSC | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,116 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 81.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DSC | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $229 |
Diversity |
DSC | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 64% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
DSC | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 12% | ||
Campus |
DSC | Fayetteville State University | ||
| 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
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than DSC based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 4,527 students)
DSC vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or Fayetteville State University?
- Dalton State College is 156.3% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($2,563.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.4% higher at DSC than Fayetteville State University ($9,469.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than Fayetteville State University ($5,532 vs. $6,355)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 6.1% lower than costs at Dalton State College ($9,440 vs. $10,019)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than Fayetteville State University (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 44.3% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($10,050 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or Fayetteville State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fayetteville State University or DSC .
- Accepted freshman Fayetteville State University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.11) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or Fayetteville State 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 Fayetteville State University and DSC.
- The graduation rate at Fayetteville State University is higher than Dalton State College (31% vs. 16%)
- Graduates of Dalton State College and Fayetteville State University have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($32,500 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $7,274 lower median federal student loan debt than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($14,887 vs. $22,161)
- DSC graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($153 vs. $229)
- More DSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/