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Overview |
DSC | St. Andrews University | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Laurinburg, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 809 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | sapc.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | St. Andrews University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $28,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $28,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $31,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $17,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
DSC | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,767 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 64.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 15.6%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DSC | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | St. Andrews University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $232 |
Diversity |
DSC | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 22% |
Students |
DSC | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 52% | ||
Campus |
DSC | St. Andrews University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Dalton State College is larger than than St. Andrews University based on total student enrollment (4,527 students vs. 809 students)
DSC vs. St. Andrews University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or St. Andrews University?
- St. Andrews University is 1,015.9% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($28,600.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 202% higher at St. Andrews University than Dalton State College ($28,600.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than St. Andrews University ($5,532 vs. $31,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dalton State College are 14.6% lower than costs at St. Andrews University ($10,019 vs. $11,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than St. Andrews University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Andrews University students is 144.4% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($17,026 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or St. Andrews University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Andrews University or DSC .
- Accepted freshman St. Andrews University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.13) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. St. Andrews University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or St. Andrews 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 St. Andrews University and DSC.
- The graduation rate at St. Andrews University is higher than Dalton State College (43% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from St. Andrews University earn on average $3,900 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($36,400 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $7,613 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Andrews University graduates. ($14,887 vs. $22,500)
- DSC graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than St. Andrews University graduates. ($153 vs. $232)
- More DSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/