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Overview |
DSC | Savannah Tech | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Savannah, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 3,642 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | savannahtech.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | Savannah Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $2,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $4,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $12,033 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $7,399 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $6,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
DSC | Savannah Tech | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DSC | Savannah Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | Savannah Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $28,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $46 |
Diversity |
DSC | Savannah Tech | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
DSC | Savannah Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 3% | ||
Campus |
DSC | Savannah Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dalton State College is larger than than Savannah Tech based on total student enrollment (4,527 students vs. 3,642 students)
DSC vs. Savannah Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or Savannah Tech?
- Dalton State College is 6.8% more expensive to attend than Savannah Tech for in-state tuition ($2,563.00 vs. $2,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.3% higher at DSC than Savannah Technical College ($9,469.00 vs. $4,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than Savannah Tech ($5,532 vs. $7,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dalton State College are 20.1% lower than costs at Savannah Technical College ($10,019 vs. $12,033)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College as Savannah Technical College (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dalton State College students is 8.6% larger than aid received Savannah Technical College ($6,967 vs. $6,416)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or Savannah Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Savannah Tech or DSC .
DSC vs. Savannah Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or Savannah Tech? 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 Tech and DSC.
- Graduates from Dalton State College earn on average $4,300 more per year than Savannah Tech graduates after ten years. ($32,500 vs. $28,200)
- Savannah Technical College students graduate with a $10,387 lower median federal student loan debt than DSC graduates. ($4,500 vs. $14,887)
- Savannah Tech graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than DSC graduates. ($46 vs. $153)
- More DSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Savannah Tech students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/