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College of Coastal Georgia Georgia Southwestern| Dalton State College | Laurel University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSC | Laurel University | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | High Point, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 158 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | laureluniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | Laurel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $10,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $10,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $9,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $19,269 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $6,212 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
DSC | Laurel University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DSC | Laurel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | Laurel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $27,969 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $289 |
Diversity |
DSC | Laurel University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
DSC | Laurel University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | - | ||
Campus |
DSC | Laurel University | ||
| 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 Laurel University based on total student enrollment (4,527 students vs. 158 students)
DSC vs. Laurel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or Laurel University?
- Laurel University is 309.7% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($10,500.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.9% higher at Laurel University than Dalton State College ($10,500.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than Laurel University ($5,532 vs. $19,269)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Laurel University are 8% lower than costs at Dalton State College ($9,280 vs. $10,019)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than Laurel University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dalton State College students is 12.2% larger than aid received Laurel University ($6,967 vs. $6,212)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or Laurel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Laurel University or DSC .
- Accepted freshman Laurel University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. Laurel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or Laurel 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 Laurel University and DSC.
- The graduation rate at Laurel University is higher than Dalton State College (60% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Laurel University earn on average $6,400 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($38,900 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $13,082 lower median federal student loan debt than Laurel University graduates. ($14,887 vs. $27,969)
- DSC graduates are paying $136 less per month on federal student loans than Laurel University graduates. ($153 vs. $289)
- More DSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Laurel University students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/