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Missouri Southern Truman State Northwest College of Coastal Georgia Central Georgia Southwestern National American University-Independence| Dalton State College | Missouri Western State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSC | MWSU | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Saint Joseph, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 4,023 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | missouriwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | MWSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $6,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $13,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $11,917 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $10,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DSC | MWSU | ||
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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 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DSC | MWSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | MWSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $21,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $225 |
Diversity |
DSC | MWSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
DSC | MWSU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 17% | ||
Campus |
DSC | MWSU | ||
| 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
- Dalton State College is larger than than MWSU based on total student enrollment (4,527 students vs. 4,023 students)
DSC vs. MWSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or MWSU?
- Missouri Western State University is 155.2% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($6,540.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.1% higher at MWSU than Dalton State College ($13,550.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than MWSU ($5,532 vs. $11,917)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dalton State College are 1.8% lower than costs at Missouri Western State University ($10,019 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Western State University than Dalton State College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Western State University students is 51.2% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($10,531 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or MWSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MWSU or DSC .
- Accepted freshman MWSU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. MWSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or MWSU? 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 MWSU and DSC.
- The graduation rate at MWSU is higher than Dalton State College (27% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Missouri Western State University earn on average $4,000 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($36,500 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $6,931 lower median federal student loan debt than MWSU graduates. ($14,887 vs. $21,818)
- DSC graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than MWSU graduates. ($153 vs. $225)
- More MWSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/