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Liberty University Carson-Newman College College of Coastal Georgia UTC Tennessee ETSU Sewanee Georgia Southwestern Wofford College| Dalton State College | Maryville College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSC | Maryville College | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Maryville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 1,069 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #717 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | maryvillecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | Maryville College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $36,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $36,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $12,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $21,583 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $30,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DSC | Maryville College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,361 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,641 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DSC | Maryville College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | Maryville College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $279 |
Diversity |
DSC | Maryville College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
DSC | Maryville College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 26% | ||
Campus |
DSC | Maryville College | ||
| 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 Maryville College based on total student enrollment (4,527 students vs. 1,069 students)
DSC vs. Maryville College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or Maryville College?
- Maryville College is 1,338.9% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($36,880.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 289.5% higher at Maryville College than Dalton State College ($36,880.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than Maryville College ($5,532 vs. $21,583)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dalton State College are 25.9% lower than costs at Maryville College ($10,019 vs. $12,616)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryville College than Dalton State College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryville College students is 341.8% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($30,782 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or Maryville College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maryville College or DSC .
- Accepted freshman Maryville College students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. Maryville College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or Maryville 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 Maryville College and DSC.
- The graduation rate at Maryville College is higher than Dalton State College (54% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Maryville College earn on average $7,000 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $12,113 lower median federal student loan debt than Maryville College graduates. ($14,887 vs. $27,000)
- DSC graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than Maryville College graduates. ($153 vs. $279)
- More Maryville College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/