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Overview |
DSC | Reinhardt University | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Waleska, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 1,141 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #773 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | reinhardt.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | Reinhardt University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $26,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $26,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $26,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $16,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
DSC | Reinhardt University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,083 | ||
| Admitted | - | 675 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 62.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 39.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DSC | Reinhardt University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | Reinhardt University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $23,190 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $239 |
Diversity |
DSC | Reinhardt University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
DSC | Reinhardt University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 10% | ||
Campus |
DSC | Reinhardt University | ||
| 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
- Dalton State College is larger than than Reinhardt University based on total student enrollment (4,527 students vs. 1,141 students)
DSC vs. Reinhardt University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or Reinhardt University?
- Reinhardt University is 914.4% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($26,000.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 174.6% higher at Reinhardt University than Dalton State College ($26,000.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than Reinhardt University ($5,532 vs. $26,845)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dalton State College are 22.8% lower than costs at Reinhardt University ($10,019 vs. $12,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College as Reinhardt University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reinhardt University students is 131.2% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($16,110 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or Reinhardt University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Reinhardt University or DSC .
- Accepted freshman Reinhardt University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. Reinhardt University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or Reinhardt University? 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 Reinhardt University and DSC.
- The graduation rate at Reinhardt University is higher than Dalton State College (47% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Reinhardt University earn on average $5,700 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $8,303 lower median federal student loan debt than Reinhardt University graduates. ($14,887 vs. $23,190)
- DSC graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Reinhardt University graduates. ($153 vs. $239)
- More Reinhardt University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/