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Notre Dame College Palm Beach Atlantic College of Coastal Georgia Wesleyan University Georgia Southwestern| Dalton State College | Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSC | Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Macon, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 660 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | wesleyancollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $26,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $26,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $10,996 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $13,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $24,800 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DSC | Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,298 | ||
| Admitted | - | 867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1033/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DSC | Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $263 |
Diversity |
DSC | Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 94% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 25% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
DSC | Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 7% | ||
Campus |
DSC | Wesleyan College | ||
| 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
- Dalton State College is larger than than Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (4,527 students vs. 660 students)
DSC vs. Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or Wesleyan College?
- Wesleyan College is 932% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($26,450.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 179.3% higher at Wesleyan College than Dalton State College ($26,450.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than Wesleyan College ($5,532 vs. $13,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dalton State College are 9.8% lower than costs at Wesleyan College ($10,019 vs. $10,996)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan College than Dalton State College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan College students is 256% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($24,800 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wesleyan College or DSC .
- Accepted freshman Wesleyan College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or Wesleyan College? 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 Wesleyan College and DSC.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan College is higher than Dalton State College (52% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan College earn on average $3,600 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($36,100 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $10,613 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesleyan College graduates. ($14,887 vs. $25,500)
- DSC graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than Wesleyan College graduates. ($153 vs. $263)
- More DSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/