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Overview |
DSC | Central | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 11,637 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $16,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $9,699 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $15,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $6,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
DSC | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,993 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DSC | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $232 |
Diversity |
DSC | Central | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
DSC | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 11% | ||
Campus |
DSC | Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than DSC based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 4,527 students)
DSC vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or Central?
- University of Central Missouri is 213.7% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($8,040.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.8% higher at Central than Dalton State College ($16,080.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than Central ($5,532 vs. $15,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 3.3% lower than costs at Dalton State College ($9,699 vs. $10,019)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than University of Central Missouri (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dalton State College students is 6.9% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($6,967 vs. $6,517)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or DSC .
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or Central? 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 Central and DSC.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than Dalton State College (50% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from University of Central Missouri earn on average $9,000 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $7,554 lower median federal student loan debt than Central graduates. ($14,887 vs. $22,441)
- DSC graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Central graduates. ($153 vs. $232)
- More Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/