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Reinhardt University Truett-McConnell College KSU College of Coastal Georgia Georgia Southwestern Berry College| Dalton State College | Shorter University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSC | Shorter | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Rome, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,902 | 1,447 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #977 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | shorter.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | Shorter | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $23,514 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $23,514 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,128 | $9,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,083 | $16,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,205 | $18,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
DSC | Shorter | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 783 | ||
| Admitted | - | 759 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2026 | Aug 25, 2026 |
Academics |
DSC | Shorter | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | Shorter | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $28,418 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $293 |
Diversity |
DSC | Shorter | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
DSC | Shorter | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 16% | ||
Campus |
DSC | Shorter | ||
| 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 Shorter based on total student enrollment (4,902 students vs. 1,447 students)
DSC vs. Shorter Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or Shorter?
- Shorter University is 817.4% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($23,514.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 148.3% higher at Shorter than Dalton State College ($23,514.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than Shorter ($5,083 vs. $16,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 3.5% lower than costs at Dalton State College ($9,784 vs. $10,128)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University than Dalton State College (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shorter University students is 192.8% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($18,168 vs. $6,205)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or Shorter? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shorter or DSC .
- Accepted freshman Shorter students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. Shorter Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or Shorter? 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 Shorter and DSC.
- The graduation rate at Shorter is higher than Dalton State College (47% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $16,800 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $13,531 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($14,887 vs. $28,418)
- DSC graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($153 vs. $293)
- More DSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/