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Overview |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Aquinas College | ||
| Location | Mitchell, SD | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 887 | 342 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dwu.edu | aquinascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Aquinas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,700 | $21,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,700 | $21,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,450 | $8,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,825 | $20,892 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,097 | $12,820 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Aquinas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,209 | 245 | ||
| Admitted | 904 | 99 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 40.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1420 | 1100/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2024 |
Academics |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Aquinas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Aquinas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,533 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $211 |
Diversity |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Aquinas College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Aquinas College | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | - | ||
Campus |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Aquinas College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dakota Wesleyan University is larger than than Aquinas College based on total student enrollment (887 students vs. 342 students)
Dakota Wesleyan University vs. Aquinas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dakota Wesleyan University or Aquinas College?
- Dakota Wesleyan University is 43.8% more expensive to attend than Aquinas College for in-state tuition ($30,700.00 vs. $21,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.8% higher at Dakota Wesleyan University than Aquinas College ($30,700.00 vs. $21,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota Wesleyan University than Aquinas College ($19,825 vs. $20,892)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 18.8% lower than costs at Aquinas College ($7,450 vs. $8,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dakota Wesleyan University as Aquinas College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dakota Wesleyan University students is 64.6% larger than aid received Aquinas College ($21,097 vs. $12,820)
Dakota Wesleyan University vs. Aquinas College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dakota Wesleyan University or Aquinas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Aquinas College or Dakota Wesleyan University .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1115) is 133 points higher than at Dakota Wesleyan University (982)
- Incoming Aquinas College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (21)
- Accepted freshman Aquinas College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (3.36)
- Dakota Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than Aquinas College (40.4%)
Dakota Wesleyan University vs. Aquinas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dakota Wesleyan University or Aquinas 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 Aquinas College and Dakota Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Dakota Wesleyan University is higher than Aquinas College (43% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Aquinas College earn on average $10,400 more per year than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $38,200)
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $6,033 lower median federal student loan debt than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,533)
- Aquinas College graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($211 vs. $274)
- More Dakota Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Aquinas College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/