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Overview |
Cazenovia College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Cazenovia, NY | Mitchell, SD | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 745 | 887 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cazenovia.edu | dwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cazenovia College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,026 | $30,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,026 | $30,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,736 | $7,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,238 | $19,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,402 | $21,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cazenovia College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,490 | 1,209 | ||
| Admitted | 1,119 | 904 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 957/1177 | 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 1, 2024 | Aug 27, 2024 |
Academics |
Cazenovia College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cazenovia College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,533 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $274 |
Diversity |
Cazenovia College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 0% |
Students |
Cazenovia College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Cazenovia College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dakota Wesleyan University is larger than than Cazenovia College based on total student enrollment (887 students vs. 745 students)
Cazenovia College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cazenovia College or Dakota Wesleyan University?
- Cazenovia College is 17.3% more expensive to attend than Dakota Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($36,026.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.3% higher at Cazenovia College than Dakota Wesleyan University ($36,026.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cazenovia College than Dakota Wesleyan University ($17,238 vs. $19,825)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 97.8% lower than costs at Cazenovia College ($7,450 vs. $14,736)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cazenovia College as Dakota Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cazenovia College students is 67.8% larger than aid received Dakota Wesleyan University ($35,402 vs. $21,097)
Cazenovia College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cazenovia College 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 Cazenovia College .
- Accepted freshman Dakota Wesleyan University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Cazenovia College (3.29)
- Cazenovia College has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than Dakota Wesleyan University (74.8%)
Cazenovia College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cazenovia College 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 Cazenovia College.
- The graduation rate at Cazenovia College is higher than Dakota Wesleyan University (49% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Dakota Wesleyan University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Cazenovia College graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $36,500)
- Cazenovia College students graduate with a $533 lower median federal student loan debt than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,533)
- Cazenovia College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($268 vs. $274)
- More Dakota Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cazenovia College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/