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Husson University Merrimack College of Coastal Georgia University of Maine Penn State Altoona Georgia Southwestern| Dalton State College | University of Maine at Augusta | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSC | UMA | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Augusta, ME | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 4,446 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | uma.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | UMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $7,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $18,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $8,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $9,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $8,723 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
DSC | UMA | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DSC | UMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | UMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 16% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $30,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $235 |
Diversity |
DSC | UMA | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
DSC | UMA | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 4% | ||
Campus |
DSC | UMA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dalton State College is larger than than UMA based on total student enrollment (4,527 students vs. 4,446 students)
DSC vs. UMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or UMA?
- University of Maine at Augusta is 186.8% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($7,350.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98% higher at UMA than Dalton State College ($18,750.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than UMA ($5,532 vs. $9,973)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Augusta are 22.2% lower than costs at Dalton State College ($8,200 vs. $10,019)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than University of Maine at Augusta (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine at Augusta students is 25.2% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($8,723 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or UMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMA or DSC .
DSC vs. UMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or UMA? 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 UMA and DSC.
- The graduation rate at DSC is the same as at University of Maine at Augusta (16% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Dalton State College earn on average $2,400 more per year than UMA graduates after ten years. ($32,500 vs. $30,100)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $7,863 lower median federal student loan debt than UMA graduates. ($14,887 vs. $22,750)
- DSC graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than UMA graduates. ($153 vs. $235)
- More DSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMA 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/