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Jackson State University College of Coastal Georgia Georgia Southwestern Xavier University of Louisiana Mississippi Valley State University| Dalton State College | Tougaloo College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSC | Tougaloo College | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Tougaloo, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 677 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | tougaloo.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | Tougaloo College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $10,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $10,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $6,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $13,718 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $9,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 90% |
Admission |
DSC | Tougaloo College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,817 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 49.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 9.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 790/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DSC | Tougaloo College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | Tougaloo College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $29,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $35,004 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $361 |
Diversity |
DSC | Tougaloo College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 64% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 99% | ||
| % 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 | Tougaloo College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 17% | ||
Campus |
DSC | Tougaloo College | ||
| 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 Tougaloo College based on total student enrollment (4,527 students vs. 677 students)
DSC vs. Tougaloo College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or Tougaloo College?
- Tougaloo College is 305.2% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($10,384.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.7% higher at Tougaloo College than Dalton State College ($10,384.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than Tougaloo College ($5,532 vs. $13,718)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tougaloo College are 56.5% lower than costs at Dalton State College ($6,400 vs. $10,019)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than Tougaloo College (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tougaloo College students is 34.7% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($9,387 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or Tougaloo College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tougaloo College or DSC .
- Accepted freshman DSC students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Tougaloo College (2.8)
DSC vs. Tougaloo College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or Tougaloo 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 Tougaloo College and DSC.
- The graduation rate at Tougaloo College is higher than Dalton State College (48% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Dalton State College earn on average $2,900 more per year than Tougaloo College graduates after ten years. ($32,500 vs. $29,600)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $20,117 lower median federal student loan debt than Tougaloo College graduates. ($14,887 vs. $35,004)
- DSC graduates are paying $208 less per month on federal student loans than Tougaloo College graduates. ($153 vs. $361)
- More DSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tougaloo College students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/