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Overview |
DSC | Wilberforce University | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Wilberforce, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 656 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | wilberforce.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | Wilberforce University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $12,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $12,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $14,070 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $9,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DSC | Wilberforce University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,100 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,850 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 45.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 2.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/940 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DSC | Wilberforce University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | Wilberforce University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $214 |
Diversity |
DSC | Wilberforce University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 64% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
DSC | Wilberforce University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 34% | ||
Campus |
DSC | Wilberforce University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Wilberforce University based on total student enrollment (4,527 students vs. 656 students)
DSC vs. Wilberforce University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or Wilberforce University?
- Wilberforce University is 369% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($12,020.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.9% higher at Wilberforce University than Dalton State College ($12,020.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than Wilberforce University ($5,532 vs. $14,070)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilberforce University are 43.1% lower than costs at Dalton State College ($7,000 vs. $10,019)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilberforce University than Dalton State College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilberforce University students is 34.6% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($9,380 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or Wilberforce University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilberforce University or DSC .
- Accepted freshman DSC students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Wilberforce University (2.82)
DSC vs. Wilberforce University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or Wilberforce 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 Wilberforce University and DSC.
- The graduation rate at Wilberforce University is higher than Dalton State College (30% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Wilberforce University earn on average $3,700 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($36,200 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $5,863 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilberforce University graduates. ($14,887 vs. $20,750)
- DSC graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Wilberforce University graduates. ($153 vs. $214)
- More DSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilberforce University students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/