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Overview |
DSC | Savannah State University | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Savannah, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 2,945 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1026 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | savannahstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | Savannah State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $4,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $14,784 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $9,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $9,452 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $12,687 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DSC | Savannah State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 2.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 845/980 | |||
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| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
DSC | Savannah State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | Savannah State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $34,006 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $351 |
Diversity |
DSC | Savannah State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 64% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 83% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
DSC | Savannah State University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 13% | ||
Campus |
DSC | Savannah State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dalton State College is larger than than Savannah State University based on total student enrollment (4,527 students vs. 2,945 students)
DSC vs. Savannah State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or Savannah State University?
- Savannah State University is 58.6% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($4,064.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.1% higher at Savannah State University than Dalton State College ($14,784.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than Savannah State University ($5,532 vs. $9,452)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Savannah State University are 4.1% lower than costs at Dalton State College ($9,620 vs. $10,019)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Savannah State University than Dalton State College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Savannah State University students is 82.1% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($12,687 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or Savannah State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Savannah State University or DSC .
- Accepted freshman DSC students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Savannah State University (2.77)
DSC vs. Savannah State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or Savannah State 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 Savannah State University and DSC.
- The graduation rate at Savannah State University is higher than Dalton State College (30% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Savannah State University earn on average $1,100 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($33,600 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $19,119 lower median federal student loan debt than Savannah State University graduates. ($14,887 vs. $34,006)
- DSC graduates are paying $198 less per month on federal student loans than Savannah State University graduates. ($153 vs. $351)
- More DSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Savannah State University students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/