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Overview |
Augustana | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Mitchell, SD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 886 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | dwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,674 | $31,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,674 | $31,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,166 | $7,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,695 | $21,901 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,474 | $20,598 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,424 | 1,153 | ||
| Admitted | 5,022 | 839 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.6% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 950/1420 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 | Aug 27, 2026 |
Academics |
Augustana | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,533 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Augustana | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | 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
- Augustana College is larger than than Dakota Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 886 students)
Augustana vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Dakota Wesleyan University?
- Augustana College is 56.7% more expensive to attend than Dakota Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($49,674.00 vs. $31,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.7% higher at Augustana than Dakota Wesleyan University ($49,674.00 vs. $31,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota Wesleyan University than Augustana ($21,901 vs. $24,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 60.1% lower than costs at Augustana College ($7,600 vs. $12,166)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Dakota Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 77.1% larger than aid received Dakota Wesleyan University ($36,474 vs. $20,598)
Augustana vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana 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 Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Dakota Wesleyan University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Dakota Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than Augustana (67.6%)
Augustana vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana 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 Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Dakota Wesleyan University (76% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $16,900 more per year than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $38,200)
- Dakota Wesleyan University students graduate with a $467 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($26,533 vs. $27,000)
- Dakota Wesleyan University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/