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KSU College of Coastal Georgia Brewton-Parker College Savannah State University Georgia Southwestern YHC| Dalton State College | Life University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSC | Life University | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Marietta, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 2,753 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | life.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | Life University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $12,915 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $12,915 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $18,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $28,226 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $11,923 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 90% |
Admission |
DSC | Life University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 448 | ||
| Admitted | - | 438 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 97.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 38.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DSC | Life University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | Life University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $8,334 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $86 |
Diversity |
DSC | Life University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
DSC | Life University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 35% | ||
Campus |
DSC | Life 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 Life University based on total student enrollment (4,527 students vs. 2,753 students)
DSC vs. Life University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or Life University?
- Life University is 403.9% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($12,915.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.4% higher at Life University than Dalton State College ($12,915.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than Life University ($5,532 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dalton State College are 79.7% lower than costs at Life University ($10,019 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than Life University (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Life University students is 71.1% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($11,923 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or Life University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Life University or DSC .
- Accepted freshman Life University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.11) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. Life University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or Life 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 Life University and DSC.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Dalton State College (52% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $14,400 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $32,500)
- Life University students graduate with a $6,553 lower median federal student loan debt than DSC graduates. ($8,334 vs. $14,887)
- Life University graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than DSC graduates. ($86 vs. $153)
- More DSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/