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Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Livingstone College NCAT Shaw University Benedict College University of Charleston Bowie State University North Carolina Central University Shepherds Theological Seminary College of Coastal Georgia CAU Lees-McRae College| Dalton State College | Johnson C Smith University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSC | JCSU | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,902 | 1,102 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #958 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $18,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $18,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,128 | $9,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,083 | $19,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,205 | $14,883 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 98% |
Admission |
DSC | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,273 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,832 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 42.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
DSC | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $331 |
Diversity |
DSC | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 64% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
DSC | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 52% | ||
Campus |
DSC | JCSU | ||
| 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 JCSU based on total student enrollment (4,902 students vs. 1,102 students)
DSC vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or JCSU?
- Johnson C Smith University is 619.9% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($18,450.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.8% higher at JCSU than Dalton State College ($18,450.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than JCSU ($5,083 vs. $19,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 12.4% lower than costs at Dalton State College ($9,014 vs. $10,128)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than Dalton State College (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 139.9% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($14,883 vs. $6,205)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or DSC .
- Accepted freshman DSC students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at JCSU (2.48)
DSC vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or JCSU? 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 JCSU and DSC.
- The graduation rate at JCSU is higher than Dalton State College (37% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Dalton State College earn on average $2,200 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($32,500 vs. $30,300)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $17,163 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($14,887 vs. $32,050)
- DSC graduates are paying $178 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($153 vs. $331)
- More DSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/