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Overview |
DSC | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Baton Rouge, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,902 | 7,341 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | subr.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $4,979 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $4,979 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,128 | $9,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,083 | $18,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,205 | $7,112 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 86% |
Admission |
DSC | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 12,221 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,095 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 798/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
DSC | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $30,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $317 |
Diversity |
DSC | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 64% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
DSC | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 36% | ||
Campus |
DSC | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern University and A & M College is larger than than DSC based on total student enrollment (7,341 students vs. 4,902 students)
DSC vs. Southern University and A & M College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or Southern University and A & M College?
- Southern University and A & M College is 94.3% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($4,979.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.2% higher at DSC than Southern University and A & M College ($9,469.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than Southern University and A & M College ($5,083 vs. $18,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 8.1% lower than costs at Dalton State College ($9,366 vs. $10,128)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than Southern University and A & M College (89% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern University and A & M College students is 14.6% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($7,112 vs. $6,205)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or Southern University and A & M College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern University and A & M College or DSC .
- Accepted freshman DSC students have at the same average high school GPA (3.1) as students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
DSC vs. Southern University and A & M College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or Southern University and A & M College? 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 Southern University and A & M College and DSC.
- The graduation rate at Southern University and A & M College is higher than Dalton State College (19% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Southern University and A & M College earn on average $5,500 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $15,863 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($14,887 vs. $30,750)
- DSC graduates are paying $164 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($153 vs. $317)
- More DSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/