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Overview |
DSC | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Pembroke, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 7,666 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #978 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | uncp.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $11,052 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $8,208 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $6,619 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 82% |
Admission |
DSC | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,420 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DSC | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $35,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $217 |
Diversity |
DSC | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
DSC | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 10% | ||
Campus |
DSC | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | ||
| 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
- University of North Carolina at Pembroke is larger than than DSC based on total student enrollment (7,666 students vs. 4,527 students)
DSC vs. University of North Carolina at Pembroke Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or University of North Carolina at Pembroke?
- Dalton State College is 156.3% more expensive to attend than University of North Carolina at Pembroke for in-state tuition ($2,563.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.4% higher at DSC than University of North Carolina at Pembroke ($9,469.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than University of North Carolina at Pembroke ($5,532 vs. $8,208)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dalton State College are 10.3% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Pembroke ($10,019 vs. $11,052)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than University of North Carolina at Pembroke (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dalton State College students is 5.3% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Pembroke ($6,967 vs. $6,619)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or University of North Carolina at Pembroke? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of North Carolina at Pembroke or DSC .
- Accepted freshman University of North Carolina at Pembroke students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. University of North Carolina at Pembroke Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or University of North Carolina at Pembroke? 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 University of North Carolina at Pembroke and DSC.
- The graduation rate at University of North Carolina at Pembroke is higher than Dalton State College (34% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina at Pembroke earn on average $3,000 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($35,500 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $6,113 lower median federal student loan debt than University of North Carolina at Pembroke graduates. ($14,887 vs. $21,000)
- DSC graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than University of North Carolina at Pembroke graduates. ($153 vs. $217)
- More University of North Carolina at Pembroke graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/