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College of Coastal Georgia Georgia Southwestern| Dalton State College | Milligan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSC | Milligan | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Milligan, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 1,105 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | milligan.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | Milligan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $7,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $19,865 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $28,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DSC | Milligan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 844 | ||
| Admitted | - | 563 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 31.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 | Aug 28, 2025 |
Academics |
DSC | Milligan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | Milligan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $263 |
Diversity |
DSC | Milligan | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
DSC | Milligan | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 47% | ||
Campus |
DSC | Milligan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dalton State College is larger than than Milligan based on total student enrollment (4,527 students vs. 1,105 students)
DSC vs. Milligan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or Milligan?
- Milligan University is 1,302.7% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 279.7% higher at Milligan than Dalton State College ($35,950.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than Milligan ($5,532 vs. $19,865)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan University are 29.3% lower than costs at Dalton State College ($7,750 vs. $10,019)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milligan University than Dalton State College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milligan University students is 312% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($28,701 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or Milligan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milligan or DSC .
- Accepted freshman Milligan students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. Milligan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or Milligan? 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 Milligan and DSC.
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $10,613 lower median federal student loan debt than Milligan graduates. ($14,887 vs. $25,500)
- DSC graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than Milligan graduates. ($153 vs. $263)
- More Milligan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/