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JMU VCU CNU Mason South Dakota State University Longwood University William & Mary UVA Old Dominion Virginia Tech Randolph-Macon St. Mary's| Dakota State University | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Dakota State | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Madison, SD | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,241 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #808 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dsu.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dakota State | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,616 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,718 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,018 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,977 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,467 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 93% |
Admission |
Dakota State | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 882 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 696 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 53.4% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1240 | 1170/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Dakota State | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dakota State | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $222 |
Diversity |
Dakota State | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Dakota State | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Dakota State | Mary Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mary Washington is larger than than Dakota State based on total student enrollment (3,757 students vs. 3,241 students)
Dakota State vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dakota State or Mary Washington College?
- University of Mary Washington is 17.4% more expensive to attend than Dakota State for in-state tuition ($8,938.00 vs. $7,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.3% higher at Mary Washington College than Dakota State University ($25,858.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota State University than Mary Washington College ($17,977 vs. $21,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota State University are 50.8% lower than costs at University of Mary Washington ($8,018 vs. $12,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Washington than Dakota State University (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mary Washington students is 65.5% larger than aid received Dakota State University ($9,046 vs. $5,467)
Dakota State vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dakota State or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or Dakota State .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Washington (1110) is 63 points higher than at Dakota State (1047)
- Incoming Mary Washington College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Dakota State (23)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Dakota State (3.33)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Dakota State (78.9%)
Dakota State vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dakota State or Mary Washington College? 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 Mary Washington College and Dakota State.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than Dakota State University (71% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $13,300 more per year than Dakota State graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $42,200)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Dakota State graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,500)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Dakota State graduates. ($222 vs. $242)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota State students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/