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ENMU College of Coastal Georgia Georgia Southwestern| Dalton State College | Western New Mexico University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSC | Western New Mexico University | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Silver City, NM | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,902 | 3,570 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | wnmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | Western New Mexico University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $4,914 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $11,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,128 | $10,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,083 | $8,712 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,205 | $11,879 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 99% |
Admission |
DSC | Western New Mexico University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 2.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
Academics |
DSC | Western New Mexico University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | Western New Mexico University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 13% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $20,686 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $213 |
Diversity |
DSC | Western New Mexico University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 51% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
DSC | Western New Mexico University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 23% | ||
Campus |
DSC | Western New Mexico University | ||
| 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
- Dalton State College is larger than than Western New Mexico University based on total student enrollment (4,902 students vs. 3,570 students)
DSC vs. Western New Mexico University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or Western New Mexico University?
- Western New Mexico University is 91.7% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($4,914.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.4% higher at Western New Mexico University than Dalton State College ($11,400.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than Western New Mexico University ($5,083 vs. $8,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dalton State College are 8% lower than costs at Western New Mexico University ($10,128 vs. $10,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New Mexico University than Dalton State College (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New Mexico University students is 91.4% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($11,879 vs. $6,205)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or Western New Mexico University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western New Mexico University or DSC .
- Accepted freshman DSC students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Western New Mexico University (2.5)
DSC vs. Western New Mexico University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or Western New Mexico 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 Western New Mexico University and DSC.
- The graduation rate at DSC is higher than Western New Mexico University (16% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Western New Mexico University earn on average $3,100 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($35,600 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $5,799 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New Mexico University graduates. ($14,887 vs. $20,686)
- DSC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Western New Mexico University graduates. ($153 vs. $213)
- More DSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western New Mexico University students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/