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WSSU UNCG Howard CAU North Carolina Central University Florida A&M Morgan State ECU Hampton University UNC Charlotte NC State Tennessee State University| Dalton State College | North Carolina A & T State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSC | NCAT | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 13,487 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $17,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $9,179 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $9,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $10,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
DSC | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 25,762 | ||
| Admitted | - | 14,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DSC | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $299 |
Diversity |
DSC | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 64% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
DSC | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 41% | ||
Campus |
DSC | NCAT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than DSC based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 4,527 students)
DSC vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or NCAT?
- North Carolina A & T State University is 38.1% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($3,540.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.1% higher at NCAT than Dalton State College ($17,050.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than NCAT ($5,532 vs. $9,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 9.2% lower than costs at Dalton State College ($9,179 vs. $10,019)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than North Carolina A & T State University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 44.7% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($10,082 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or DSC .
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or NCAT? 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 NCAT and DSC.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than Dalton State College (41% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from North Carolina A & T State University earn on average $5,600 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $14,113 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($14,887 vs. $29,000)
- DSC graduates are paying $146 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($153 vs. $299)
- More DSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/