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Overview |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Tusculum College | ||
| Location | Mitchell, SD | Greeneville, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 887 | 1,303 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1004 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dwu.edu | tusculum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Tusculum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,700 | $26,558 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,700 | $26,558 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,450 | $10,042 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,825 | $20,414 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,097 | $22,630 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Tusculum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,209 | 1,369 | ||
| Admitted | 904 | 1,110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1420 | 910/1110 | ||
| 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 |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Tusculum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Tusculum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,533 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Tusculum College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Tusculum College | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Tusculum College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tusculum College is larger than than Dakota Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (1,303 students vs. 887 students)
Dakota Wesleyan University vs. Tusculum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dakota Wesleyan University or Tusculum College?
- Dakota Wesleyan University is 15.6% more expensive to attend than Tusculum College for in-state tuition ($30,700.00 vs. $26,558.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.6% higher at Dakota Wesleyan University than Tusculum College ($30,700.00 vs. $26,558.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota Wesleyan University than Tusculum College ($19,825 vs. $20,414)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 34.8% lower than costs at Tusculum College ($7,450 vs. $10,042)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dakota Wesleyan University as Tusculum College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tusculum College students is 7.3% larger than aid received Dakota Wesleyan University ($22,630 vs. $21,097)
Dakota Wesleyan University vs. Tusculum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dakota Wesleyan University or Tusculum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tusculum College or Dakota Wesleyan University .
- The average SAT score at Dakota Wesleyan University (982) is 22 points higher than at Tusculum College (960)
- Incoming Dakota Wesleyan University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Tusculum College (21)
- Accepted freshman Dakota Wesleyan University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Tusculum College (3.18)
- Tusculum College has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Dakota Wesleyan University (74.8%)
Dakota Wesleyan University vs. Tusculum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dakota Wesleyan University or Tusculum 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 Tusculum College and Dakota Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Dakota Wesleyan University is higher than Tusculum College (43% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Tusculum College earn on average $3,700 more per year than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $38,200)
- Dakota Wesleyan University students graduate with a $467 lower median federal student loan debt than Tusculum College graduates. ($26,533 vs. $27,000)
- Dakota Wesleyan University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Tusculum College graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Dakota Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tusculum College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/