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Xavier University of Louisiana Southern University and A & M College Tuskegee University UL Lafayette UNO AU SUNO TSU| Dillard University | Southern Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Dillard University | SWU | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Central, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,224 | 1,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #959 | #826 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dillard.edu | edu. | ||
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Costs |
Dillard University | SWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,280 | $26,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,280 | $26,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,730 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,949 | $17,639 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,651 | $19,636 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Dillard University | SWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,052 | 846 | ||
| Admitted | 4,036 | 433 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.9% | 51.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.3% | 34.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1176 | 1013/1160 | ||
| 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 |
Dillard University | SWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dillard University | SWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,400 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $36,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $279 |
Diversity |
Dillard University | SWU | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Dillard University | SWU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Dillard University | SWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dillard University is larger than than SWU based on total student enrollment (1,224 students vs. 1,175 students)
Dillard University vs. SWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dillard University or SWU?
- Southern Wesleyan University is 45.1% more expensive to attend than Dillard University for in-state tuition ($26,520.00 vs. $18,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.1% higher at SWU than Dillard University ($26,520.00 vs. $18,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Wesleyan University than Dillard University ($17,639 vs. $18,949)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Wesleyan University are 11.2% lower than costs at Dillard University ($9,650 vs. $10,730)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Wesleyan University than Dillard University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Wesleyan University students is 34% larger than aid received Dillard University ($19,636 vs. $14,651)
Dillard University vs. SWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dillard University or SWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWU or Dillard University .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Dillard University (3.31)
- Dillard University has a higher acceptance rate (79.9%) than SWU (51.2%)
Dillard University vs. SWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dillard University or SWU? 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 SWU and Dillard University.
- The graduation rate at SWU is higher than Dillard University (42% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Southern Wesleyan University earn on average $9,400 more per year than Dillard University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $35,400)
- Southern Wesleyan University students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Dillard University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $36,000)
- SWU graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Dillard University graduates. ($279 vs. $372)
- More SWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dillard University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/