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Overview |
Augsburg College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Mitchell, SD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,088 | 887 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #365 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augsburg.edu | dwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augsburg College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,284 | $30,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,284 | $30,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,559 | $7,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,409 | $19,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,266 | $21,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augsburg College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,423 | 1,209 | ||
| Admitted | 2,619 | 904 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1188/1376 | 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 1, 2025 | Aug 27, 2025 |
Academics |
Augsburg College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augsburg College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,533 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Augsburg College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 0% |
Students |
Augsburg College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Augsburg College | 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
- Augsburg College is larger than than Dakota Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (3,088 students vs. 887 students)
Augsburg College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augsburg College or Dakota Wesleyan University?
- Augsburg College is 34.5% more expensive to attend than Dakota Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($41,284.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.5% higher at Augsburg College than Dakota Wesleyan University ($41,284.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota Wesleyan University than Augsburg College ($19,825 vs. $25,409)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 55.2% lower than costs at Augsburg College ($7,450 vs. $11,559)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augsburg College as Dakota Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augsburg College students is 52.9% larger than aid received Dakota Wesleyan University ($32,266 vs. $21,097)
Augsburg College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augsburg 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 Augsburg College .
- The average SAT score at Augsburg College (1032) is 50 points higher than at Dakota Wesleyan University (982)
- Incoming Augsburg College 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 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Augsburg College (3.27)
- Augsburg College has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than Dakota Wesleyan University (74.8%)
Augsburg College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augsburg 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 Augsburg College.
- The graduation rate at Augsburg College is higher than Dakota Wesleyan University (65% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Augsburg College earn on average $13,800 more per year than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $38,200)
- Dakota Wesleyan University students graduate with a $467 lower median federal student loan debt than Augsburg College graduates. ($26,533 vs. $27,000)
- Dakota Wesleyan University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Augsburg College graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Dakota Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augsburg College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/