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Overview |
Saint John's | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Collegeville, MN | Mitchell, SD | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,645 | 887 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #297 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | dwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint John's | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $30,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $30,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,890 | $7,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,982 | $19,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,533 | $21,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint John's | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,592 | 1,209 | ||
| Admitted | 1,373 | 904 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1185 | 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 |
Saint John's | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint John's | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,400 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,533 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Saint John's | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 97% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Saint John's | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Saint John's | 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
- Saint Johns University is larger than than Dakota Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (1,645 students vs. 887 students)
Saint John's vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint John's or Dakota Wesleyan University?
- Saint Johns University is 66% more expensive to attend than Dakota Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66% higher at Saint John's than Dakota Wesleyan University ($50,950.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota Wesleyan University than Saint John's ($19,825 vs. $27,982)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 59.6% lower than costs at Saint Johns University ($7,450 vs. $11,890)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Johns University as Dakota Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Johns University students is 77.9% larger than aid received Dakota Wesleyan University ($37,533 vs. $21,097)
Saint John's vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint John's 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 Saint John's .
- The average SAT score at Saint Johns University (1148) is 166 points higher than at Dakota Wesleyan University (982)
- Incoming Saint John's students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (21)
- Accepted freshman Saint John's students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (3.36)
- Saint John's has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Dakota Wesleyan University (74.8%)
Saint John's vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint John's 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 Saint John's.
- The graduation rate at Saint John's is higher than Dakota Wesleyan University (80% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Saint Johns University earn on average $26,200 more per year than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($64,400 vs. $38,200)
- Dakota Wesleyan University students graduate with a $467 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint John's graduates. ($26,533 vs. $27,000)
- Dakota Wesleyan University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Saint John's graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Saint John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/