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Overview |
Greenville University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Greenville, IL | Mitchell, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,088 | 887 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #651 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | greenville.edu | dwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Greenville University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,998 | $30,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,998 | $30,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,614 | $7,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,718 | $19,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,664 | $21,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Greenville University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,275 | 1,209 | ||
| Admitted | 1,200 | 904 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 809/1209 | 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 |
Greenville University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Greenville University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,100 | $26,533 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $274 |
Diversity |
Greenville University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 0% |
Students |
Greenville University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Greenville University | 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
- Greenville University is larger than than Dakota Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (1,088 students vs. 887 students)
Greenville University vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Greenville University or Dakota Wesleyan University?
- Dakota Wesleyan University is 2.3% more expensive to attend than Greenville University for in-state tuition ($30,700.00 vs. $29,998.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at Dakota Wesleyan University than Greenville University ($30,700.00 vs. $29,998.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota Wesleyan University than Greenville University ($19,825 vs. $20,718)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 29% lower than costs at Greenville University ($7,450 vs. $9,614)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Greenville University as Dakota Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Greenville University students is 7.4% larger than aid received Dakota Wesleyan University ($22,664 vs. $21,097)
Greenville University vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Greenville University 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 Greenville University .
- The average SAT score at Greenville University (1022) is 40 points higher than at Dakota Wesleyan University (982)
- Incoming Greenville University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (21)
- Accepted freshman Dakota Wesleyan University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Greenville University (3.23)
- Greenville University has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Dakota Wesleyan University (74.8%)
Greenville University vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Greenville University 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 Greenville University.
- The graduation rate at Greenville University is higher than Dakota Wesleyan University (52% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Greenville University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $38,200)
- Greenville University students graduate with a $3,433 lower median federal student loan debt than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($23,100 vs. $26,533)
- Greenville University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($238 vs. $274)
- More Dakota Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Greenville University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/