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Overview |
Bethel University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Mitchell, SD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,546 | 887 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #238 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethel.edu | dwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,110 | $30,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,110 | $30,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,490 | $7,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,915 | $19,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,586 | $21,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethel University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,199 | 1,209 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 904 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1123/1343 | 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 | May 1, 2024 | Aug 27, 2024 |
Academics |
Bethel University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,400 | $26,533 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $274 |
Diversity |
Bethel University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Bethel University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Bethel University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bethel University is larger than than Dakota Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (3,546 students vs. 887 students)
Bethel University vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel University or Dakota Wesleyan University?
- Bethel University is 33.9% more expensive to attend than Dakota Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($41,110.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.9% higher at Bethel University than Dakota Wesleyan University ($41,110.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota Wesleyan University than Bethel University ($19,825 vs. $29,915)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 54.2% lower than costs at Bethel University ($7,450 vs. $11,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dakota Wesleyan University than Bethel University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel University students is 16.5% larger than aid received Dakota Wesleyan University ($24,586 vs. $21,097)
Bethel University vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel 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 Bethel University .
- The average SAT score at Bethel University (1127) is 145 points higher than at Dakota Wesleyan University (982)
- Incoming Bethel University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (21)
- Accepted freshman Bethel University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (3.36)
- Dakota Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than Bethel University (72.5%)
Bethel University vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel 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 Bethel University.
- The graduation rate at Bethel University is higher than Dakota Wesleyan University (73% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $11,900 more per year than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $38,200)
- Bethel University students graduate with a $2,133 lower median federal student loan debt than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($24,400 vs. $26,533)
- Bethel University graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($252 vs. $274)
- More Bethel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/