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College of Coastal Georgia Kentucky Murray State University Campbellsville University Georgia Southwestern IWU| Dalton State College | Kentucky Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSC | KWC | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,902 | 834 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | kwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $31,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $31,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,128 | $11,526 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,083 | $20,867 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,205 | $22,561 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
DSC | KWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,009 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 12/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
DSC | KWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $236 |
Diversity |
DSC | KWC | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
DSC | KWC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 29% | ||
Campus |
DSC | KWC | ||
| 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 KWC based on total student enrollment (4,902 students vs. 834 students)
DSC vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or KWC?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 1,144.6% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($31,900.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 236.9% higher at KWC than Dalton State College ($31,900.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than KWC ($5,083 vs. $20,867)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dalton State College are 13.8% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($10,128 vs. $11,526)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Dalton State College (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 263.6% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($22,561 vs. $6,205)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or DSC .
- Accepted freshman KWC students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or KWC? 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 KWC and DSC.
- The graduation rate at KWC is higher than Dalton State College (44% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Kentucky Wesleyan College earn on average $6,000 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $8,020 lower median federal student loan debt than KWC graduates. ($14,887 vs. $22,907)
- DSC graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than KWC graduates. ($153 vs. $236)
- More KWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/