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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Mitchell, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 887 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | dwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $30,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $30,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $7,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $19,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $21,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 1,209 | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | 904 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 | Apr 1, 2024 | Aug 27, 2024 |
Academics |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,533 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus 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
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than Dakota Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 887 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or Dakota Wesleyan University?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 71% more expensive to attend than Dakota Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Dakota Wesleyan University ($52,490.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota Wesleyan University than Gustavus Adolphus College ($19,825 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 47.8% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($7,450 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dakota Wesleyan University than Gustavus Adolphus College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 55.5% larger than aid received Dakota Wesleyan University ($32,808 vs. $21,097)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus 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 Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (3.36)
- Dakota Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (73.9%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus 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 Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Dakota Wesleyan University (82% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $18,100 more per year than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $38,200)
- Dakota Wesleyan University students graduate with a $467 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($26,533 vs. $27,000)
- Dakota Wesleyan University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/