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AU Pfeiffer University Methodist College of Coastal Georgia Peace College Guilford College Georgia Southwestern| Dalton State College | Greensboro College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSC | Greensboro College | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 826 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | greensboro.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | Greensboro College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $19,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $19,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $11,672 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $19,581 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $15,283 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DSC | Greensboro College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,349 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DSC | Greensboro College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | Greensboro College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $279 |
Diversity |
DSC | Greensboro College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
DSC | Greensboro College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 22% | ||
Campus |
DSC | Greensboro College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dalton State College is larger than than Greensboro College based on total student enrollment (4,527 students vs. 826 students)
DSC vs. Greensboro College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or Greensboro College?
- Greensboro College is 661.6% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($19,520.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.1% higher at Greensboro College than Dalton State College ($19,520.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than Greensboro College ($5,532 vs. $19,581)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dalton State College are 16.5% lower than costs at Greensboro College ($10,019 vs. $11,672)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Greensboro College than Dalton State College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Greensboro College students is 119.4% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($15,283 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or Greensboro College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Greensboro College or DSC .
- Accepted freshman Greensboro College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. Greensboro College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or Greensboro College? 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 Greensboro College and DSC.
- The graduation rate at Greensboro College is higher than Dalton State College (40% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Greensboro College earn on average $7,200 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($39,700 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $12,113 lower median federal student loan debt than Greensboro College graduates. ($14,887 vs. $27,000)
- DSC graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than Greensboro College graduates. ($153 vs. $279)
- More Greensboro College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/