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Overview |
Erskine College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Due West, SC | Mitchell, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 956 | 887 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Presbyterian Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | erskine.edu | dwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Erskine College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,435 | $30,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,435 | $30,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,450 | $7,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,581 | $19,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,834 | $21,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Erskine College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,585 | 1,209 | ||
| Admitted | 844 | 904 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.2% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1150 | 950/1420 | ||
| 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 |
Erskine College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Erskine College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,750 | $26,533 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $274 |
Diversity |
Erskine College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 67% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 0% |
Students |
Erskine College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Erskine College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Erskine College is larger than than Dakota Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (956 students vs. 887 students)
Erskine College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Erskine College or Dakota Wesleyan University?
- Erskine College is 12.2% more expensive to attend than Dakota Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($34,435.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at Erskine College than Dakota Wesleyan University ($34,435.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota Wesleyan University than Erskine College ($19,825 vs. $36,581)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 67.1% lower than costs at Erskine College ($7,450 vs. $12,450)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Erskine College as Dakota Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dakota Wesleyan University students is 25.3% larger than aid received Erskine College ($21,097 vs. $16,834)
Erskine College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Erskine College or Dakota Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dakota Wesleyan University or Erskine College .
- The average SAT score at Erskine College (993) is 11 points higher than at Dakota Wesleyan University (982)
- Incoming Erskine College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Dakota Wesleyan University (21)
- Accepted freshman Dakota Wesleyan University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Erskine College (3.26)
- Dakota Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than Erskine College (53.2%)
Erskine College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Erskine College or Dakota Wesleyan University? 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 Dakota Wesleyan University and Erskine College.
- The graduation rate at Erskine College is higher than Dakota Wesleyan University (55% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Erskine College earn on average $2,100 more per year than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $38,200)
- Dakota Wesleyan University students graduate with a $217 lower median federal student loan debt than Erskine College graduates. ($26,533 vs. $26,750)
- Dakota Wesleyan University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Erskine College graduates. ($274 vs. $276)
- More Dakota Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Erskine College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/