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OSU-Oklahoma City SWOSU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus NSU OU USAO SNU Langston University WSU MACU UNT ECU| Dalton State College | University of Central Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSC | UCO-Central | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,902 | 12,148 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #798 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | uco.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | UCO-Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $7,284 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $18,171 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,128 | $8,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,083 | $18,893 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,205 | $6,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 82% |
Admission |
DSC | UCO-Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,945 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,043 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
DSC | UCO-Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | UCO-Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $20,393 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $210 |
Diversity |
DSC | UCO-Central | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 9% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
DSC | UCO-Central | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 5% | ||
Campus |
DSC | UCO-Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Oklahoma is larger than than DSC based on total student enrollment (12,148 students vs. 4,902 students)
DSC vs. UCO-Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or UCO-Central?
- University of Central Oklahoma is 184.2% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($7,284.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.9% higher at UCO-Central than Dalton State College ($18,171.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than UCO-Central ($5,083 vs. $18,893)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Oklahoma are 14% lower than costs at Dalton State College ($8,886 vs. $10,128)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than University of Central Oklahoma (89% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Central Oklahoma students is 1.7% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($6,309 vs. $6,205)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or UCO-Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCO-Central or DSC .
- Accepted freshman UCO-Central students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. UCO-Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or UCO-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 UCO-Central and DSC.
- The graduation rate at UCO-Central is higher than Dalton State College (36% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from University of Central Oklahoma earn on average $12,100 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $5,506 lower median federal student loan debt than UCO-Central graduates. ($14,887 vs. $20,393)
- DSC graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than UCO-Central graduates. ($153 vs. $210)
- More UCO-Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/