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College of Coastal Georgia TSU Georgia Southwestern Tarleton| Dalton State College | Midland College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSC | Midland College | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Midland, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 5,404 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | midland.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | Midland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $2,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $4,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $5,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $6,906 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $4,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 74% |
Admission |
DSC | Midland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
DSC | Midland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | Midland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $5,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $56 |
Diversity |
DSC | Midland College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
DSC | Midland College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 2% | ||
Campus |
DSC | Midland College | ||
| 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
- Midland College is larger than than DSC based on total student enrollment (5,404 students vs. 4,527 students)
DSC vs. Midland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or Midland College?
- Midland College is 46.3% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($3,750.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.1% higher at DSC than Midland College ($9,469.00 vs. $4,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than Midland College ($5,532 vs. $6,906)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midland College are 72.7% lower than costs at Dalton State College ($5,800 vs. $10,019)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than Midland College (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dalton State College students is 41.2% larger than aid received Midland College ($6,967 vs. $4,934)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or Midland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Midland College or DSC .
DSC vs. Midland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or Midland 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 Midland College and DSC.
- Graduates from Midland College earn on average $11,500 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $32,500)
- Midland College students graduate with a $9,387 lower median federal student loan debt than DSC graduates. ($5,500 vs. $14,887)
- Midland College graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than DSC graduates. ($56 vs. $153)
- More Midland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/