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Dakota State Limestone University Francis Marion University Mars Hill University Erskine College Lander University| Coker College | Dakota Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Coker | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Hartsville, SC | Mitchell, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,160 | 887 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #958 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coker.edu | dwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coker | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,864 | $30,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,864 | $30,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,892 | $7,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,345 | $19,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,519 | $21,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Coker | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 996 | 1,209 | ||
| Admitted | 937 | 904 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 950/1420 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2024 |
Academics |
Coker | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coker | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,600 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $26,533 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $274 |
Diversity |
Coker | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Coker | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Coker | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Coker College is larger than than Dakota Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (1,160 students vs. 887 students)
Coker vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coker or Dakota Wesleyan University?
- Coker College is 0.5% more expensive to attend than Dakota Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($30,864.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at Coker than Dakota Wesleyan University ($30,864.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coker College than Dakota Wesleyan University ($19,345 vs. $19,825)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 32.8% lower than costs at Coker College ($7,450 vs. $9,892)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Coker College as Dakota Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coker College students is 21% larger than aid received Dakota Wesleyan University ($25,519 vs. $21,097)
Coker vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coker 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 Coker .
- The average SAT score at Dakota Wesleyan University (982) is 22 points higher than at Coker (960)
- Incoming Dakota Wesleyan University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Coker (20)
- Accepted freshman Dakota Wesleyan University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Coker (3.1)
- Coker has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Dakota Wesleyan University (74.8%)
Coker vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coker 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 Coker.
- The graduation rate at Coker is higher than Dakota Wesleyan University (49% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Dakota Wesleyan University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Coker graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $35,600)
- Dakota Wesleyan University students graduate with a $1,467 lower median federal student loan debt than Coker graduates. ($26,533 vs. $28,000)
- Dakota Wesleyan University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Coker graduates. ($274 vs. $289)
- More Dakota Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coker students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/