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Dakota State Doane University OU WSU Baker| Kansas Wesleyan University | Dakota Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Salina, KS | Mitchell, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 859 | 887 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwu.edu | dwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,950 | $30,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,950 | $30,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,800 | $7,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,617 | $19,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,537 | $21,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,356 | 1,209 | ||
| Admitted | 944 | 904 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2024 |
Academics |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,825 | $26,533 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $274 |
Diversity |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dakota Wesleyan University is larger than than Kansas Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (887 students vs. 859 students)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kansas Wesleyan University or Dakota Wesleyan University?
- Kansas Wesleyan University is 4.1% more expensive to attend than Dakota Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($31,950.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at Kansas Wesleyan University than Dakota Wesleyan University ($31,950.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota Wesleyan University than Kansas Wesleyan University ($19,825 vs. $22,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 45% lower than costs at Kansas Wesleyan University ($7,450 vs. $10,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dakota Wesleyan University than Kansas Wesleyan University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas Wesleyan University students is 2.1% larger than aid received Dakota Wesleyan University ($21,537 vs. $21,097)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kansas Wesleyan 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 Kansas Wesleyan University .
- The average SAT score at Kansas Wesleyan University (1020) is 38 points higher than at Dakota Wesleyan University (982)
- Incoming Kansas Wesleyan 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 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Kansas Wesleyan University (3.34)
- Dakota Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than Kansas Wesleyan University (69.6%)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kansas Wesleyan 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 Kansas Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Dakota Wesleyan University is higher than Kansas Wesleyan University (43% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Kansas Wesleyan University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $38,200)
- Kansas Wesleyan University students graduate with a $1,708 lower median federal student loan debt than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($24,825 vs. $26,533)
- Kansas Wesleyan University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($256 vs. $274)
- More Dakota Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kansas Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/