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College of Coastal Georgia Georgia Southwestern| Dalton State College | Governors State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSC | GSU | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | University Park, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 4,427 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | govst.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | GSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $7,512 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $15,024 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $9,833 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $11,987 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DSC | GSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,865 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,072 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 29.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DSC | GSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | GSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $17,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $178 |
Diversity |
DSC | GSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 38% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
DSC | GSU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 3% | ||
Campus |
DSC | GSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dalton State College is larger than than GSU based on total student enrollment (4,527 students vs. 4,427 students)
DSC vs. GSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or GSU?
- Governors State University is 193.1% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($7,512.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.7% higher at GSU than Dalton State College ($15,024.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than GSU ($5,532 vs. $9,833)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dalton State College are 9.8% lower than costs at Governors State University ($10,019 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University than Dalton State College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Governors State University students is 72.1% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($11,987 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or GSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GSU or DSC .
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 0.9 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. GSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or GSU? 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 GSU and DSC.
- Graduates from Governors State University earn on average $10,100 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $2,363 lower median federal student loan debt than GSU graduates. ($14,887 vs. $17,250)
- DSC graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than GSU graduates. ($153 vs. $178)
- More GSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/