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WVU WVSU Fairmont State University of Charleston Concord University ECU Old Dominion ETSU D&E College Ohio University Shepherd University University of Richmond| Dalton State College | Marshall University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSC | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,902 | 11,027 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #825 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $18,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,128 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,083 | $9,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,205 | $12,024 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 96% |
Admission |
DSC | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,499 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
DSC | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $239 |
Diversity |
DSC | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
DSC | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 22% | ||
Campus |
DSC | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than DSC based on total student enrollment (11,027 students vs. 4,902 students)
DSC vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or Marshall University?
- Marshall University is 187.6% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($7,372.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.7% higher at Marshall University than Dalton State College ($18,724.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than Marshall University ($5,083 vs. $9,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dalton State College are 26.9% lower than costs at Marshall University ($10,128 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University than Dalton State College (96% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is 93.8% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($12,024 vs. $6,205)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or DSC .
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or Marshall 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 Marshall University and DSC.
- The graduation rate at Marshall University is higher than Dalton State College (44% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Marshall University earn on average $7,700 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $8,247 lower median federal student loan debt than Marshall University graduates. ($14,887 vs. $23,134)
- DSC graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Marshall University graduates. ($153 vs. $239)
- More Marshall University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/