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Eastern College of Coastal Georgia Campbellsville University Caney Creek Community Center- Inc. |dba Alice Lloyd College Georgia Southwestern KY State| Dalton State College | University of Pikeville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSC | University of Pikeville | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Pikeville, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 2,434 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | upike.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | University of Pikeville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $23,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $23,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $8,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $17,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $17,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DSC | University of Pikeville | ||
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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 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
DSC | University of Pikeville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | University of Pikeville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $253 |
Diversity |
DSC | University of Pikeville | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
DSC | University of Pikeville | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 24% | ||
Campus |
DSC | University of Pikeville | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Dalton State College is larger than than University of Pikeville based on total student enrollment (4,527 students vs. 2,434 students)
DSC vs. University of Pikeville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or University of Pikeville?
- University of Pikeville is 797.4% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($23,000.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.9% higher at University of Pikeville than Dalton State College ($23,000.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than University of Pikeville ($5,532 vs. $17,098)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pikeville are 20% lower than costs at Dalton State College ($8,350 vs. $10,019)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pikeville than Dalton State College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pikeville students is 150.2% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($17,431 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or University of Pikeville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pikeville or DSC .
- Accepted freshman University of Pikeville students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. University of Pikeville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or University of Pikeville? 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 Pikeville and DSC.
- The graduation rate at University of Pikeville is higher than Dalton State College (26% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from University of Pikeville earn on average $3,400 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($35,900 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $9,613 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Pikeville graduates. ($14,887 vs. $24,500)
- DSC graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pikeville graduates. ($153 vs. $253)
- More DSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Pikeville 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/