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Dakota State Wisconsin Edgewood College| Dakota Wesleyan University | Viterbo University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Viterbo | ||
| Location | Mitchell, SD | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 887 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #625 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dwu.edu | viterbo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Viterbo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,700 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,700 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,450 | $10,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,825 | $23,257 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,097 | $20,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Viterbo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,209 | 1,401 | ||
| Admitted | 904 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1420 | 1060/1240 | ||
| 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 | Viterbo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Viterbo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,533 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Viterbo | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Viterbo | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Viterbo | ||
| 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
- Viterbo University is larger than than Dakota Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 887 students)
Dakota Wesleyan University vs. Viterbo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dakota Wesleyan University or Viterbo?
- Dakota Wesleyan University is 1% more expensive to attend than Viterbo for in-state tuition ($30,700.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Dakota Wesleyan University than Viterbo University ($30,700.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota Wesleyan University than Viterbo ($19,825 vs. $23,257)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 37.7% lower than costs at Viterbo University ($7,450 vs. $10,260)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dakota Wesleyan University as Viterbo University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dakota Wesleyan University students is 2.6% larger than aid received Viterbo University ($21,097 vs. $20,567)
Dakota Wesleyan University vs. Viterbo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dakota Wesleyan University or Viterbo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Viterbo or Dakota Wesleyan University .
- The average SAT score at Viterbo University (1090) is 108 points higher than at Dakota Wesleyan University (982)
- Incoming Viterbo students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (21)
- Accepted freshman Viterbo students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (3.36)
- Dakota Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than Viterbo (72.4%)
Dakota Wesleyan University vs. Viterbo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dakota Wesleyan University or Viterbo? 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 Viterbo and Dakota Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Viterbo is higher than Dakota Wesleyan University (49% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Viterbo University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $38,200)
- Dakota Wesleyan University students graduate with a $467 lower median federal student loan debt than Viterbo graduates. ($26,533 vs. $27,000)
- Dakota Wesleyan University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Viterbo graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Dakota Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Viterbo students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/