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Georgia State GS Georgia Georgia Tech Mercer VSU North Georgia Georgia College ASU University of West Georgia Georgia Gwinnett College Berry College| Dalton State College | Kennesaw State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSC | KSU | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Kennesaw, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | kennesaw.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | KSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $4,078 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $13,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $11,467 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $15,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $5,161 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 81% |
Admission |
DSC | KSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,773 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 62.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DSC | KSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | KSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | N/A |
Diversity |
DSC | KSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 61% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
DSC | KSU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | - | ||
Campus |
DSC | KSU | ||
| 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 KSU based on total student enrollment (4,527 students vs. 0 students)
DSC vs. KSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or KSU?
- Kennesaw State University is 59.1% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($4,078.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.7% higher at KSU than Dalton State College ($13,796.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than KSU ($5,532 vs. $15,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dalton State College are 14.5% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($10,019 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than Kennesaw State University (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dalton State College students is 35% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($6,967 vs. $5,161)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or KSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSU or DSC .
- Accepted freshman KSU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. KSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or KSU? 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 KSU and DSC.
- The graduation rate at KSU is higher than Dalton State College (41% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/