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CSN UNLV College of Coastal Georgia GCU Georgia Southwestern| Dalton State College | Nevada State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSC | NSC | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Henderson, NV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 7,169 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | nevada.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | NSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $5,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $19,289 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $10,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $16,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $6,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 91% |
Admission |
DSC | NSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,558 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 82.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 33.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 2.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DSC | NSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | NSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $22,920 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $236 |
Diversity |
DSC | NSC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
DSC | NSC | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
DSC | NSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nevada State College is larger than than DSC based on total student enrollment (7,169 students vs. 4,527 students)
DSC vs. NSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or NSC?
- Nevada State College is 116.5% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($5,550.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.7% higher at NSC than Dalton State College ($19,289.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than NSC ($5,532 vs. $16,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dalton State College are 8.1% lower than costs at Nevada State College ($10,019 vs. $10,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than Nevada State College (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dalton State College students is 4% larger than aid received Nevada State College ($6,967 vs. $6,696)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or NSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSC or DSC .
- Accepted freshman DSC students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at NSC (2.75)
DSC vs. NSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or NSC? 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 NSC and DSC.
- The graduation rate at NSC is higher than Dalton State College (22% vs. 16%)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $8,033 lower median federal student loan debt than NSC graduates. ($14,887 vs. $22,920)
- DSC graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than NSC graduates. ($153 vs. $236)
- More NSC 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/