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KU Fort Hays State University ESU K-State Pitt State College of Coastal Georgia Baker Georgia Southwestern| Dalton State College | Washburn University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSC | Washburn University | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Topeka, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,902 | 5,663 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | washburn.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | Washburn University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $9,464 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $20,468 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,128 | $10,759 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,083 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,205 | $8,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 84% |
Admission |
DSC | Washburn University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
DSC | Washburn University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | Washburn University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $16,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $174 |
Diversity |
DSC | Washburn University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 14% |
Students |
DSC | Washburn University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 2% | ||
Campus |
DSC | Washburn University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washburn University is larger than than DSC based on total student enrollment (5,663 students vs. 4,902 students)
DSC vs. Washburn University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or Washburn University?
- Washburn University is 269.3% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($9,464.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.2% higher at Washburn University than Dalton State College ($20,468.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than Washburn University ($5,083 vs. $12,894)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dalton State College are 6.2% lower than costs at Washburn University ($10,128 vs. $10,759)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than Washburn University (89% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washburn University students is 29.7% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($8,048 vs. $6,205)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or Washburn University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washburn University or DSC .
- Accepted freshman Washburn University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. Washburn University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or Washburn University? 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 Washburn University and DSC.
- The graduation rate at Washburn University is higher than Dalton State College (37% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Washburn University earn on average $9,800 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $2,013 lower median federal student loan debt than Washburn University graduates. ($14,887 vs. $16,900)
- DSC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Washburn University graduates. ($153 vs. $174)
- More Washburn University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/