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Overview |
DSC | WSSU | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 5,004 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #956 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | wssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | WSSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $3,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $14,057 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $11,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $14,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $8,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 86% |
Admission |
DSC | WSSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,628 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
DSC | WSSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | WSSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $25,663 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $265 |
Diversity |
DSC | WSSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 64% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 72% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
DSC | WSSU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 16% | ||
Campus |
DSC | WSSU | ||
| 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
- Winston Salem State University is larger than than DSC based on total student enrollment (5,004 students vs. 4,527 students)
DSC vs. WSSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or WSSU?
- Winston Salem State University is 32.7% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($3,401.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.5% higher at WSSU than Dalton State College ($14,057.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than WSSU ($5,532 vs. $14,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dalton State College are 12% lower than costs at Winston Salem State University ($10,019 vs. $11,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than Winston Salem State University (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winston Salem State University students is 19.9% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($8,350 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or WSSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSSU or DSC .
- Accepted freshman DSC students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at WSSU (3.01)
DSC vs. WSSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or WSSU? 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 WSSU and DSC.
- The graduation rate at WSSU is higher than Dalton State College (41% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Winston Salem State University earn on average $3,200 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($35,700 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $10,776 lower median federal student loan debt than WSSU graduates. ($14,887 vs. $25,663)
- DSC graduates are paying $112 less per month on federal student loans than WSSU graduates. ($153 vs. $265)
- More DSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/