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Overview |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, IA | Mitchell, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 871 | 887 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwc.edu | dwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,550 | $30,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,550 | $30,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,340 | $7,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,074 | $19,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,670 | $21,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 1,209 | ||
| Admitted | 2,404 | 904 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1010 | 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 15, 2024 | Aug 27, 2024 |
Academics |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,900 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,533 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $274 |
Diversity |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 0% |
Students |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Iowa Wesleyan 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Dakota Wesleyan University is larger than than Iowa Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (887 students vs. 871 students)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa Wesleyan College or Dakota Wesleyan University?
- Iowa Wesleyan College is 9.3% more expensive to attend than Dakota Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($33,550.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at Iowa Wesleyan College than Dakota Wesleyan University ($33,550.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota Wesleyan University than Iowa Wesleyan College ($19,825 vs. $20,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 52.2% lower than costs at Iowa Wesleyan College ($7,450 vs. $11,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dakota Wesleyan University than Iowa Wesleyan College (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Iowa Wesleyan College students is 26.4% larger than aid received Dakota Wesleyan University ($26,670 vs. $21,097)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa Wesleyan 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 Iowa Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at Dakota Wesleyan University (982) is 33 points higher than at Iowa Wesleyan College (949)
- Incoming Dakota Wesleyan University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Iowa Wesleyan College (20)
- Accepted freshman Dakota Wesleyan University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Iowa Wesleyan College (3.02)
- Iowa Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Dakota Wesleyan University (74.8%)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa Wesleyan 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 Iowa Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Dakota Wesleyan University is higher than Iowa Wesleyan College (43% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Dakota Wesleyan University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $36,900)
- Iowa Wesleyan College students graduate with a $1,533 lower median federal student loan debt than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,533)
- Iowa Wesleyan College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($258 vs. $274)
- More Dakota Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/