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DU CU Boulder Wesleyan University Lewis and Clark Bates Dakota State Colorado State F&M Connecticut College UCCS CU Denver Colorado School of Mines| Colorado College | Dakota Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colorado College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Mitchell, SD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,203 | 887 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #80 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coloradocollege.edu | dwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,554 | $30,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,554 | $30,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,376 | $7,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,178 | $19,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,160 | $21,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 100% |
Admission |
Colorado College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,846 | 1,209 | ||
| Admitted | 1,279 | 904 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.3% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.8% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Aug 27, 2025 |
Academics |
Colorado College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,533 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $274 |
Diversity |
Colorado College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Colorado College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Colorado College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado College is larger than than Dakota Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (2,203 students vs. 887 students)
Colorado College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado College or Dakota Wesleyan University?
- Colorado College is 110.3% more expensive to attend than Dakota Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($64,554.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.3% higher at Colorado College than Dakota Wesleyan University ($64,554.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota Wesleyan University than Colorado College ($19,825 vs. $33,178)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 93% lower than costs at Colorado College ($7,450 vs. $14,376)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dakota Wesleyan University than Colorado College (100% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado College students is 118.8% larger than aid received Dakota Wesleyan University ($46,160 vs. $21,097)
Colorado College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado 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 Colorado College .
- Accepted freshman Colorado College students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (3.36)
- Dakota Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than Colorado College (16.3%)
Colorado College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado 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 Colorado College.
- The graduation rate at Colorado College is higher than Dakota Wesleyan University (88% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Colorado College earn on average $7,800 more per year than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $38,200)
- Colorado College students graduate with a $6,033 lower median federal student loan debt than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,533)
- Colorado College graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($211 vs. $274)
- More Colorado College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/