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Dakota State ISU Simpson College Wartburg College| Central College | Dakota Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Central College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Mitchell, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 887 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | dwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $30,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $30,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $7,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $19,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $21,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Central College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 1,209 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 904 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 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 |
Central College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,533 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Central College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Central College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Central 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
- Central College is larger than than Dakota Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (1,169 students vs. 887 students)
Central College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or Dakota Wesleyan University?
- Dakota Wesleyan University is 55.1% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($30,700.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.1% higher at Dakota Wesleyan University than Central College ($30,700.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota Wesleyan University than Central College ($19,825 vs. $23,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 45.8% lower than costs at Central College ($7,450 vs. $10,860)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central College as Dakota Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dakota Wesleyan University students is 91.8% larger than aid received Central College ($21,097 vs. $10,999)
Central College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central 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 Central College .
- The average SAT score at Central College (1068) is 86 points higher than at Dakota Wesleyan University (982)
- Incoming Central College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (21)
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (3.36)
- Central College has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than Dakota Wesleyan University (74.8%)
Central College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central 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 Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Dakota Wesleyan University (63% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $9,800 more per year than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $38,200)
- Dakota Wesleyan University students graduate with a $467 lower median federal student loan debt than Central College graduates. ($26,533 vs. $27,000)
- Dakota Wesleyan University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Central College graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/