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Overview |
MidlandU | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Fremont, NE | Mitchell, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,615 | 887 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #830 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midlandu.edu | dwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MidlandU | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,500 | $30,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,500 | $30,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,066 | $7,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,377 | $19,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,057 | $21,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MidlandU | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,493 | 1,209 | ||
| Admitted | 969 | 904 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1210 | 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 |
MidlandU | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MidlandU | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,533 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
MidlandU | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 21% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 0% |
Students |
MidlandU | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 35% | ||
Campus |
MidlandU | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Midland University is larger than than Dakota Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (1,615 students vs. 887 students)
MidlandU vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MidlandU or Dakota Wesleyan University?
- Midland University is 22.1% more expensive to attend than Dakota Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.1% higher at MidlandU than Dakota Wesleyan University ($37,500.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota Wesleyan University than MidlandU ($19,825 vs. $22,377)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 35.1% lower than costs at Midland University ($7,450 vs. $10,066)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Midland University as Dakota Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midland University students is 28.3% larger than aid received Dakota Wesleyan University ($27,057 vs. $21,097)
MidlandU vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MidlandU 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 MidlandU .
- The average SAT score at Dakota Wesleyan University (982) is 20 points higher than at MidlandU (962)
- Incoming MidlandU 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 MidlandU (3.26)
- Dakota Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than MidlandU (64.9%)
MidlandU vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MidlandU 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 MidlandU.
- The graduation rate at MidlandU is higher than Dakota Wesleyan University (44% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Midland University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $38,200)
- Dakota Wesleyan University students graduate with a $467 lower median federal student loan debt than MidlandU graduates. ($26,533 vs. $27,000)
- Dakota Wesleyan University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than MidlandU graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Dakota Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MidlandU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/