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Coe College Grinnell Knox College Drake Beloit College Purdue Illinois Cornell Marquette University Dakota State Iowa Ripon College| Cornell College | Dakota Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cornell College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, IA | Mitchell, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,073 | 887 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #424 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornellcollege.edu | dwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornell College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,514 | $30,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,514 | $30,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,872 | $7,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,686 | $19,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,069 | $21,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cornell College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,057 | 1,209 | ||
| Admitted | 2,425 | 904 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 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 | Aug 27, 2025 |
Academics |
Cornell College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornell College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,533 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Cornell College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Cornell College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Cornell 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
- Cornell College is larger than than Dakota Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (1,073 students vs. 887 students)
Cornell College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornell College or Dakota Wesleyan University?
- Cornell College is 58% more expensive to attend than Dakota Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($48,514.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58% higher at Cornell College than Dakota Wesleyan University ($48,514.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota Wesleyan University than Cornell College ($19,825 vs. $25,686)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 45.9% lower than costs at Cornell College ($7,450 vs. $10,872)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cornell College as Dakota Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell College students is 80.4% larger than aid received Dakota Wesleyan University ($38,069 vs. $21,097)
Cornell College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornell 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 Cornell College .
- The average SAT score at Cornell College (1177) is 195 points higher than at Dakota Wesleyan University (982)
- Incoming Cornell College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (21)
- Accepted freshman Cornell College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (3.36)
- Cornell College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Dakota Wesleyan University (74.8%)
Cornell College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornell 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 Cornell College.
- The graduation rate at Cornell College is higher than Dakota Wesleyan University (70% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Cornell College earn on average $7,200 more per year than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $38,200)
- Dakota Wesleyan University students graduate with a $467 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornell College graduates. ($26,533 vs. $27,000)
- Dakota Wesleyan University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Cornell College graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Cornell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/