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Overview |
Dillard University | Wiley College | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Marshall, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,224 | 698 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #959 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dillard.edu | wileyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dillard University | Wiley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,280 | $12,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,280 | $12,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,730 | $5,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,949 | $11,246 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,651 | $9,054 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Dillard University | Wiley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,052 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,036 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 988/1176 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Dillard University | Wiley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dillard University | Wiley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 18% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,400 | $29,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $36,000 | $30,046 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $310 |
Diversity |
Dillard University | Wiley College | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 83% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Dillard University | Wiley College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Dillard University | Wiley College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Dillard University is larger than than Wiley College based on total student enrollment (1,224 students vs. 698 students)
Dillard University vs. Wiley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dillard University or Wiley College?
- Dillard University is 46.2% more expensive to attend than Wiley College for in-state tuition ($18,280.00 vs. $12,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.2% higher at Dillard University than Wiley College ($18,280.00 vs. $12,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wiley College than Dillard University ($11,246 vs. $18,949)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wiley College are 114.6% lower than costs at Dillard University ($5,000 vs. $10,730)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dillard University than Wiley College (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dillard University students is 61.8% larger than aid received Wiley College ($14,651 vs. $9,054)
Which college is harder to get into, Dillard University or Wiley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wiley College or Dillard University .
- Accepted freshman Dillard University students have a 0.78 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Wiley College (2.53)
Dillard University vs. Wiley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dillard University or Wiley 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 Wiley College and Dillard University.
- The graduation rate at Dillard University is higher than Wiley College (24% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from Dillard University earn on average $6,300 more per year than Wiley College graduates after ten years. ($35,400 vs. $29,100)
- Wiley College students graduate with a $5,954 lower median federal student loan debt than Dillard University graduates. ($30,046 vs. $36,000)
- Wiley College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Dillard University graduates. ($310 vs. $372)
- More Dillard University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wiley College students, three years after graduation. (32% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/