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Rose-Hulman College of Coastal Georgia Georgia Southwestern| Dalton State College | Kettering College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSC | Kettering College | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Kettering, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 832 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | kcma.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | Kettering College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $14,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $14,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $8,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $16,398 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $11,401 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 75% |
Admission |
DSC | Kettering College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 587 | ||
| Admitted | - | 202 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 34.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 48.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DSC | Kettering College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | Kettering College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $28,977 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $299 |
Diversity |
DSC | Kettering College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 83% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
DSC | Kettering College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 14% | ||
Campus |
DSC | Kettering College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 Kettering College based on total student enrollment (4,527 students vs. 832 students)
DSC vs. Kettering College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or Kettering College?
- Kettering College is 472.1% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($14,664.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.9% higher at Kettering College than Dalton State College ($14,664.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than Kettering College ($5,532 vs. $16,398)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering College are 17.3% lower than costs at Dalton State College ($8,538 vs. $10,019)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than Kettering College (99% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kettering College students is 63.6% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($11,401 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or Kettering College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kettering College or DSC .
- Accepted freshman Kettering College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. Kettering College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or Kettering College? 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 Kettering College and DSC.
- Graduates from Kettering College earn on average $24,600 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $14,090 lower median federal student loan debt than Kettering College graduates. ($14,887 vs. $28,977)
- DSC graduates are paying $146 less per month on federal student loans than Kettering College graduates. ($153 vs. $299)
- More Kettering College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/