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Overview |
Dakota Wesleyan University | MBC | ||
| Location | Mitchell, SD | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 887 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dwu.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dakota Wesleyan University | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,700 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,700 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,450 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,825 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,097 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Dakota Wesleyan University | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,209 | - | ||
| Admitted | 904 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1420 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2024 |
Academics |
Dakota Wesleyan University | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dakota Wesleyan University | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,533 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Dakota Wesleyan University | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Dakota Wesleyan University | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Dakota Wesleyan University | MBC | ||
| 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
- Mary Baldwin College is larger than than Dakota Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 887 students)
Dakota Wesleyan University vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dakota Wesleyan University or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 3% more expensive to attend than Dakota Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at MBC than Dakota Wesleyan University ($31,611.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than Dakota Wesleyan University ($18,746 vs. $19,825)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 38.5% lower than costs at Mary Baldwin College ($7,450 vs. $10,320)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dakota Wesleyan University as Mary Baldwin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 15.6% larger than aid received Dakota Wesleyan University ($24,389 vs. $21,097)
Which college is harder to get into, Dakota Wesleyan University or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Dakota Wesleyan University .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 27 points higher than at Dakota Wesleyan University (982)
- Incoming MBC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (21)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (3.36)
Dakota Wesleyan University vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dakota Wesleyan University or MBC? 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 MBC and Dakota Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than Dakota Wesleyan University (49% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Mary Baldwin College earn on average $200 more per year than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $38,200)
- Dakota Wesleyan University students graduate with a $467 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($26,533 vs. $27,000)
- Dakota Wesleyan University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Dakota Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/