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Dakota State USD Nebraska Minnesota State University-Mankato South Dakota State University University of Sioux Falls| Augustana University | Dakota Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Augustana University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Sioux Falls, SD | Mitchell, SD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,086 | 887 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #327 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augie.edu | dwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,332 | $30,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,332 | $30,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,148 | $7,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,843 | $19,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,920 | $21,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,145 | 1,209 | ||
| Admitted | 2,069 | 904 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.8% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1325 | 950/1420 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2024 |
Academics |
Augustana University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,533 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Augustana University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Augustana University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Augustana University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augustana University is larger than than Dakota Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (2,086 students vs. 887 students)
Augustana University vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana University or Dakota Wesleyan University?
- Augustana University is 18.3% more expensive to attend than Dakota Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($36,332.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.3% higher at Augustana University than Dakota Wesleyan University ($36,332.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota Wesleyan University than Augustana University ($19,825 vs. $23,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 22.8% lower than costs at Augustana University ($7,450 vs. $9,148)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana University as Dakota Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana University students is 32.3% larger than aid received Dakota Wesleyan University ($27,920 vs. $21,097)
Augustana University vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana University or Dakota Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dakota Wesleyan University or Augustana University .
- The average SAT score at Augustana University (1164) is 182 points higher than at Dakota Wesleyan University (982)
- Incoming Augustana University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (21)
- Accepted freshman Augustana University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (3.36)
- Dakota Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than Augustana University (65.8%)
Augustana University vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana University or Dakota Wesleyan 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 Dakota Wesleyan University and Augustana University.
- The graduation rate at Augustana University is higher than Dakota Wesleyan University (65% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Augustana University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $38,200)
- Dakota Wesleyan University students graduate with a $467 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana University graduates. ($26,533 vs. $27,000)
- Dakota Wesleyan University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana University graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Augustana University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/