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Overview |
Wartburg College | Dakota State | ||
| Location | Waverly, IA | Madison, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,444 | 3,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #654 | #808 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wartburg.edu | dsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wartburg College | Dakota State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,740 | $7,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,740 | $10,718 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,280 | $8,018 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,683 | $17,977 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,157 | $5,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 92% |
Admission |
Wartburg College | Dakota State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,779 | 882 | ||
| Admitted | 2,708 | 696 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13% | 53.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1120 | 940/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Wartburg College | Dakota State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wartburg College | Dakota State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,100 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Wartburg College | Dakota State | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Wartburg College | Dakota State | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Wartburg College | Dakota State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dakota State University is larger than than Wartburg College based on total student enrollment (3,241 students vs. 1,444 students)
Wartburg College vs. Dakota State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wartburg College or Dakota State?
- Wartburg College is 513.7% more expensive to attend than Dakota State for in-state tuition ($46,740.00 vs. $7,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 336.1% higher at Wartburg College than Dakota State University ($46,740.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota State University than Wartburg College ($17,977 vs. $23,683)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota State University are 28.2% lower than costs at Wartburg College ($8,018 vs. $10,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wartburg College than Dakota State University (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wartburg College students is 561.4% larger than aid received Dakota State University ($36,157 vs. $5,467)
Wartburg College vs. Dakota State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wartburg College or Dakota State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dakota State or Wartburg College .
- The average SAT score at Wartburg College (1105) is 58 points higher than at Dakota State (1047)
- Incoming Wartburg College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Dakota State (23)
- Accepted freshman Wartburg College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Dakota State (3.33)
- Wartburg College has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Dakota State (78.9%)
Wartburg College vs. Dakota State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wartburg College or Dakota State? 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 State and Wartburg College.
- The graduation rate at Wartburg College is higher than Dakota State University (63% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Wartburg College earn on average $5,900 more per year than Dakota State graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $42,200)
- Dakota State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wartburg College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Dakota State graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Wartburg College graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Wartburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota State students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/