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College of Coastal Georgia WCU University of North Carolina at Asheville UNCW Georgia Southwestern ASU| Dalton State College | Warren Wilson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSC | Warren Wilson | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Swannanoa, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 793 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | warren-wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | Warren Wilson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $37,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $37,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $12,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $28,086 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $26,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DSC | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 905 | ||
| Admitted | - | 760 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 3, 2025 |
Academics |
DSC | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | Warren Wilson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $30,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $237 |
Diversity |
DSC | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
DSC | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 58% | ||
Campus |
DSC | Warren Wilson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dalton State College is larger than than Warren Wilson based on total student enrollment (4,527 students vs. 793 students)
DSC vs. Warren Wilson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or Warren Wilson?
- Warren Wilson College is 1,363.1% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 296% higher at Warren Wilson than Dalton State College ($37,500.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than Warren Wilson ($5,532 vs. $28,086)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dalton State College are 20.3% lower than costs at Warren Wilson College ($10,019 vs. $12,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Warren Wilson College than Dalton State College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Warren Wilson College students is 273.4% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($26,012 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or Warren Wilson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Warren Wilson or DSC .
- Accepted freshman Warren Wilson students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. Warren Wilson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or Warren Wilson? 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 Warren Wilson and DSC.
- The graduation rate at Warren Wilson is higher than Dalton State College (45% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Dalton State College earn on average $1,700 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($32,500 vs. $30,800)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $8,113 lower median federal student loan debt than Warren Wilson graduates. ($14,887 vs. $23,000)
- DSC graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Warren Wilson graduates. ($153 vs. $237)
- More Warren Wilson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/