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Overview |
DSC | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 9,218 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $7,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $20,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $8,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $11,986 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $17,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
DSC | Tennessee State University | ||
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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 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DSC | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $289 |
Diversity |
DSC | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 64% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
DSC | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 61% | ||
Campus |
DSC | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than DSC based on total student enrollment (9,218 students vs. 4,527 students)
DSC vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or Tennessee State University?
- Tennessee State University is 178.1% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($7,128.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.3% higher at Tennessee State University than Dalton State College ($20,484.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than Tennessee State University ($5,532 vs. $11,986)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 17.3% lower than costs at Dalton State College ($8,542 vs. $10,019)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than Tennessee State University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 148.5% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($17,315 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or Tennessee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee State University or DSC .
- Accepted freshman Tennessee State University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or Tennessee 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 Tennessee State University and DSC.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee State University is higher than Dalton State College (36% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Tennessee State University earn on average $5,900 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $13,113 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($14,887 vs. $28,000)
- DSC graduates are paying $136 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($153 vs. $289)
- More DSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University 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/