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Overview |
Allegheny College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Meadville, PA | Mitchell, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 887 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allegheny.edu | dwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allegheny College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,950 | $30,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,950 | $30,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $7,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,719 | $19,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,599 | $21,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Allegheny College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,148 | 1,209 | ||
| Admitted | 2,889 | 904 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1114/1372 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Aug 27, 2025 |
Academics |
Allegheny College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allegheny College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $26,533 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $274 |
Diversity |
Allegheny College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Allegheny College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Allegheny 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Allegheny College is larger than than Dakota Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (1,353 students vs. 887 students)
Allegheny College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allegheny College or Dakota Wesleyan University?
- Allegheny College is 72.5% more expensive to attend than Dakota Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.5% higher at Allegheny College than Dakota Wesleyan University ($52,950.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota Wesleyan University than Allegheny College ($19,825 vs. $26,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 85.2% lower than costs at Allegheny College ($7,450 vs. $13,796)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College as Dakota Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 101.9% larger than aid received Dakota Wesleyan University ($42,599 vs. $21,097)
Allegheny College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allegheny 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 Allegheny College .
- Accepted freshman Allegheny College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (3.36)
- Dakota Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than Allegheny College (69.6%)
Allegheny College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allegheny 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 Allegheny College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Dakota Wesleyan University (80% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $17,000 more per year than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $38,200)
- Dakota Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,467 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($26,533 vs. $29,000)
- Dakota Wesleyan University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($274 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/