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College of Coastal Georgia Georgia Southwestern| Dalton State College | University of North Georgia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSC | UNG | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Dahlonega, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,902 | 18,074 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | ung.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | UNG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $4,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $14,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,128 | $12,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,083 | $11,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,205 | $6,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 88% |
Admission |
DSC | UNG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 11,633 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,394 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 46.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1215 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
DSC | UNG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | UNG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $170 |
Diversity |
DSC | UNG | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
DSC | UNG | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 2% | ||
Campus |
DSC | UNG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Georgia is larger than than DSC based on total student enrollment (18,074 students vs. 4,902 students)
DSC vs. UNG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or UNG?
- University of North Georgia is 59.6% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($4,090.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.4% higher at UNG than Dalton State College ($14,522.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than UNG ($5,083 vs. $11,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dalton State College are 21.5% lower than costs at University of North Georgia ($10,128 vs. $12,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than University of North Georgia (89% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Georgia students is 4% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($6,456 vs. $6,205)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or UNG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNG or DSC .
- Accepted freshman UNG students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. UNG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or UNG? 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 UNG and DSC.
- Graduates from University of North Georgia earn on average $11,600 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $1,613 lower median federal student loan debt than UNG graduates. ($14,887 vs. $16,500)
- DSC graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than UNG graduates. ($153 vs. $170)
- More UNG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/