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Overview |
DSC | UWSP | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 7,964 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #860 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $6,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $15,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $13,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $4,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
DSC | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,120 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
DSC | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $251 |
Diversity |
DSC | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
DSC | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 10% | ||
Campus |
DSC | UWSP | ||
| 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 Stevens Point is larger than than DSC based on total student enrollment (7,964 students vs. 4,527 students)
DSC vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or UWSP?
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is 161.3% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($6,698.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.7% higher at UWSP than Dalton State College ($15,402.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than UWSP ($5,532 vs. $13,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 25.2% lower than costs at Dalton State College ($8,000 vs. $10,019)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dalton State College students is 67.1% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($6,967 vs. $4,169)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or DSC .
- Accepted freshman UWSP students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or UWSP? 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 UWSP and DSC.
- The graduation rate at UWSP is higher than Dalton State College (61% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stevens Point 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 $9,473 lower median federal student loan debt than UWSP graduates. ($14,887 vs. $24,360)
- DSC graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than UWSP graduates. ($153 vs. $251)
- More UWSP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/