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Overview |
DSC | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #832 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
DSC | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 830 | ||
| Admitted | - | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DSC | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $248 |
Diversity |
DSC | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
DSC | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 9% | ||
Campus |
DSC | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| 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 West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (4,527 students vs. 1,481 students)
DSC vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or West Virginia University Tech?
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is 206.2% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($7,848.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.8% higher at West Virginia University Tech than Dalton State College ($19,584.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than West Virginia University Tech ($5,532 vs. $9,529)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dalton State College are 16.5% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($10,019 vs. $11,676)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College as West Virginia University Institute of Technology (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University Institute of Technology students is 26.7% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($8,830 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or DSC .
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or West Virginia University Tech? 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 West Virginia University Tech and DSC.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia University Tech is higher than Dalton State College (29% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $18,100 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $9,114 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($14,887 vs. $24,001)
- DSC graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($153 vs. $248)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/