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Overview |
DSC | South Carolina State University | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 2,649 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1011 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | scsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | South Carolina State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $9,528 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $20,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $9,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $17,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $15,873 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
DSC | South Carolina State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,833 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,733 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
DSC | South Carolina State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | South Carolina State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $31,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $33,205 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $343 |
Diversity |
DSC | South Carolina State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 64% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 96% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
DSC | South Carolina State University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 23% | ||
Campus |
DSC | South Carolina State 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 South Carolina State University based on total student enrollment (4,527 students vs. 2,649 students)
DSC vs. South Carolina State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or South Carolina State University?
- South Carolina State University is 271.8% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($9,528.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.5% higher at South Carolina State University than Dalton State College ($20,218.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than South Carolina State University ($5,532 vs. $17,435)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Carolina State University are 11.3% lower than costs at Dalton State College ($9,000 vs. $10,019)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than South Carolina State University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by South Carolina State University students is 127.8% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($15,873 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or South Carolina State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Carolina State University or DSC .
- Accepted freshman South Carolina State University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.17) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. South Carolina State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or South Carolina 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 South Carolina State University and DSC.
- The graduation rate at South Carolina State University is higher than Dalton State College (35% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Dalton State College earn on average $1,500 more per year than South Carolina State University graduates after ten years. ($32,500 vs. $31,000)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $18,318 lower median federal student loan debt than South Carolina State University graduates. ($14,887 vs. $33,205)
- DSC graduates are paying $190 less per month on federal student loans than South Carolina State University graduates. ($153 vs. $343)
- More DSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South Carolina State University 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/