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UT Arlington KSU Mississippi State UL Lafayette GS Ole Miss Georgia State TROY UNT University of South Alabama Jackson State University GSU- Grambling| Dalton State College | University of Southern Mississippi | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSC | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,902 | 13,110 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $9,508 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $11,508 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,128 | $11,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,083 | $14,050 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,205 | $11,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 93% |
Admission |
DSC | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,818 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,763 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
DSC | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $258 |
Diversity |
DSC | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
DSC | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 21% | ||
Campus |
DSC | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than DSC based on total student enrollment (13,110 students vs. 4,902 students)
DSC vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or University of Southern Mississippi?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 271% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($9,508.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at University of Southern Mississippi than Dalton State College ($11,508.00 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 Southern Mississippi ($5,083 vs. $14,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dalton State College are 15.2% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($10,128 vs. $11,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than Dalton State College (93% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 77.3% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($11,000 vs. $6,205)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or University of Southern Mississippi? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Southern Mississippi or DSC .
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or University of Southern Mississippi? 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 Southern Mississippi and DSC.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than Dalton State College (47% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $9,200 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $10,113 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($14,887 vs. $25,000)
- DSC graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($153 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Mississippi 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/