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UW-Eau Claire UWSP University of Wisconsin-River Falls Minnesota State University-Mankato UWM University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-La Crosse UW-Green Bay UWO UW-Superior UW-Platteville University of St Thomas| Dalton State College | University of Wisconsin Stout | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSC | UW-Stout | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Menomonie, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 7,234 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #748 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | uwstout.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | UW-Stout | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $7,014 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $15,281 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $8,398 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $15,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $4,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 71% |
Admission |
DSC | UW-Stout | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,231 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
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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 | UW-Stout | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | UW-Stout | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $263 |
Diversity |
DSC | UW-Stout | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
DSC | UW-Stout | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 36% | ||
Campus |
DSC | UW-Stout | ||
| 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 Stout is larger than than DSC based on total student enrollment (7,234 students vs. 4,527 students)
DSC vs. UW-Stout Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or UW-Stout?
- University of Wisconsin Stout is 173.7% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($7,014.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.4% higher at UW-Stout than Dalton State College ($15,281.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than UW-Stout ($5,532 vs. $15,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stout are 19.3% lower than costs at Dalton State College ($8,398 vs. $10,019)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than University of Wisconsin Stout (99% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dalton State College students is 47.1% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stout ($6,967 vs. $4,736)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or UW-Stout? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Stout or DSC .
- Accepted freshman UW-Stout students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. UW-Stout Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or UW-Stout? 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-Stout and DSC.
- The graduation rate at UW-Stout is higher than Dalton State College (53% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stout earn on average $14,500 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $10,613 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Stout graduates. ($14,887 vs. $25,500)
- DSC graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Stout graduates. ($153 vs. $263)
- More UW-Stout graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/