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Alabama State Oakwood University Tuskegee University College of Coastal Georgia KY State Georgia Southwestern| Miles College | Dalton State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Miles College | DSC | ||
| Location | Fairfield, AL | Dalton, GA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,258 | 4,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | miles.edu | daltonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miles College | DSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,164 | $2,563 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,164 | $9,469 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,348 | $10,019 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,283 | $5,532 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,391 | $6,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Miles College | DSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.5 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 9, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Miles College | DSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miles College | DSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 16% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,000 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $36,172 | $14,887 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $374 | $153 |
Diversity |
Miles College | DSC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 97% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Miles College | DSC | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Miles College | DSC | ||
| 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 Miles College based on total student enrollment (4,527 students vs. 1,258 students)
Miles College vs. DSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miles College or DSC?
- Miles College is 335.6% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($11,164.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.9% higher at Miles College than Dalton State College ($11,164.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than Miles College ($5,532 vs. $13,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Miles College are 36.4% lower than costs at Dalton State College ($7,348 vs. $10,019)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than Miles College (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Miles College students is 34.8% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($9,391 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, Miles College or DSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSC or Miles College .
- Accepted freshman DSC students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Miles College (2.5)
Miles College vs. DSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miles College or DSC? 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 DSC and Miles College.
- The graduation rate at Miles College is higher than Dalton State College (20% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Dalton State College earn on average $4,500 more per year than Miles College graduates after ten years. ($32,500 vs. $28,000)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $21,285 lower median federal student loan debt than Miles College graduates. ($14,887 vs. $36,172)
- DSC graduates are paying $221 less per month on federal student loans than Miles College graduates. ($153 vs. $374)
- More DSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miles College students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/