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Overview |
Seminole State | DSC | ||
| Location | Sanford, FL | Dalton, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,323 | 4,527 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | seminolestate.edu | daltonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seminole State | DSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,393 | $2,563 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,494 | $9,469 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,464 | $10,019 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,144 | $5,532 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,979 | $6,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 99% |
Admission |
Seminole State | 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 | - | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Seminole State | DSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seminole State | DSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 16% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,200 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 31% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,027 | $14,887 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $103 | $153 |
Diversity |
Seminole State | DSC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Seminole State | DSC | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Seminole State | DSC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Seminole State College of Florida is larger than than DSC based on total student enrollment (14,323 students vs. 4,527 students)
Seminole State vs. DSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seminole State or DSC?
- Dalton State College is 7.1% more expensive to attend than Seminole State for in-state tuition ($2,563.00 vs. $2,393.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at Seminole State than Dalton State College ($9,494.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seminole State College of Florida than DSC ($3,144 vs. $5,532)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seminole State College of Florida are 55% lower than costs at Dalton State College ($6,464 vs. $10,019)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than Seminole State College of Florida (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seminole State College of Florida students is 0.2% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($6,979 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, Seminole State or DSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSC or Seminole State .
Seminole State vs. DSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seminole State 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 Seminole State.
- Graduates from Seminole State College of Florida earn on average $1,700 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($34,200 vs. $32,500)
- Seminole State College of Florida students graduate with a $4,860 lower median federal student loan debt than DSC graduates. ($10,027 vs. $14,887)
- Seminole State graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than DSC graduates. ($103 vs. $153)
- More DSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seminole State students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/