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Central State University College of Coastal Georgia Georgia Southwestern| Dalton State College | Kent State University at Stark | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSC | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 3,446 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $6,962 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $8,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $10,177 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $4,508 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 90% |
Admission |
DSC | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DSC | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $267 |
Diversity |
DSC | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
DSC | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 1% | ||
Campus |
DSC | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dalton State College is larger than than Kent State University at Stark based on total student enrollment (4,527 students vs. 3,446 students)
DSC vs. Kent State University at Stark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or Kent State University at Stark?
- Kent State University at Stark is 171.6% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($6,962.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.7% higher at Kent State University at Stark than Dalton State College ($16,068.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than Kent State University at Stark ($5,532 vs. $10,177)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Stark are 12.8% lower than costs at Dalton State College ($8,882 vs. $10,019)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than Kent State University at Stark (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dalton State College students is 54.5% larger than aid received Kent State University at Stark ($6,967 vs. $4,508)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or Kent State University at Stark? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State University at Stark or DSC .
- Accepted freshman Kent State University at Stark students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. Kent State University at Stark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or Kent State University at Stark? 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 Kent State University at Stark and DSC.
- The graduation rate at Kent State University at Stark is higher than Dalton State College (23% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Kent State University at Stark earn on average $7,800 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $10,938 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State University at Stark graduates. ($14,887 vs. $25,825)
- DSC graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State University at Stark graduates. ($153 vs. $267)
- More Kent State University at Stark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/