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College of Coastal Georgia Baker College of Allen Park Georgia Southwestern| Dalton State College | Kentucky Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSC | Kentucky Christian University | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Grayson, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 629 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | kcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | Kentucky Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $23,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $23,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $8,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $14,398 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DSC | Kentucky Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 606 | ||
| Admitted | - | 269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 44.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 42.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/890 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DSC | Kentucky Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | Kentucky Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $266 |
Diversity |
DSC | Kentucky Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 19% |
Students |
DSC | Kentucky Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 56% | ||
Campus |
DSC | Kentucky Christian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dalton State College is larger than than Kentucky Christian University based on total student enrollment (4,527 students vs. 629 students)
DSC vs. Kentucky Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or Kentucky Christian University?
- Kentucky Christian University is 801.3% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($23,100.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 144% higher at Kentucky Christian University than Dalton State College ($23,100.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than Kentucky Christian University ($5,532 vs. $22,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Christian University are 11.6% lower than costs at Dalton State College ($8,980 vs. $10,019)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Christian University than Dalton State College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Christian University students is 106.7% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($14,398 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or Kentucky Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kentucky Christian University or DSC .
- Accepted freshman Kentucky Christian University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. Kentucky Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or Kentucky Christian University? 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 Kentucky Christian University and DSC.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky Christian University is higher than Dalton State College (44% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Kentucky Christian University earn on average $1,100 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($33,600 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $10,863 lower median federal student loan debt than Kentucky Christian University graduates. ($14,887 vs. $25,750)
- DSC graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Kentucky Christian University graduates. ($153 vs. $266)
- More Kentucky Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/