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UW-Eau Claire University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UWM Wisconsin UWO UW-Platteville Minnesota State University-Mankato UWSP Minnesota University of Wisconsin-River Falls UW-Stout University of Minnesota-Duluth| Dalton State College | University of Wisconsin La Crosse | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSC | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 10,274 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #548 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | uwlax.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $7,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $16,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $6,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $13,130 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $3,395 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 64% |
Admission |
DSC | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,290 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,413 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 43% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DSC | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $240 |
Diversity |
DSC | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
DSC | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 19% | ||
Campus |
DSC | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse is larger than than DSC based on total student enrollment (10,274 students vs. 4,527 students)
DSC vs. UW-La Crosse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or UW-La Crosse?
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse is 195.9% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($7,585.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.2% higher at UW-La Crosse than Dalton State College ($16,404.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than UW-La Crosse ($5,532 vs. $13,130)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin La Crosse are 44.3% lower than costs at Dalton State College ($6,942 vs. $10,019)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than University of Wisconsin La Crosse (99% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dalton State College students is 105.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($6,967 vs. $3,395)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or UW-La Crosse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-La Crosse or DSC .
- Accepted freshman UW-La Crosse students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. UW-La Crosse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or UW-La Crosse? 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 UW-La Crosse and DSC.
- The graduation rate at UW-La Crosse is higher than Dalton State College (68% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin La Crosse earn on average $17,000 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $8,363 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($14,887 vs. $23,250)
- DSC graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($153 vs. $240)
- More UW-La Crosse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/