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Overview |
Covenant College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Lookout Mountain, GA | Mitchell, SD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 886 | 887 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | The Presbyterian Church in America | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | covenant.edu | dwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Covenant College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,760 | $30,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,760 | $30,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,688 | $7,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,028 | $19,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,658 | $21,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Covenant College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 813 | 1,209 | ||
| Admitted | 684 | 904 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/32 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1380 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Aug 27, 2025 |
Academics |
Covenant College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Covenant College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,533 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $274 |
Diversity |
Covenant College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Covenant College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Covenant 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Dakota Wesleyan University is larger than than Covenant College based on total student enrollment (887 students vs. 886 students)
Covenant College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Covenant College or Dakota Wesleyan University?
- Covenant College is 23% more expensive to attend than Dakota Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($37,760.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23% higher at Covenant College than Dakota Wesleyan University ($37,760.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota Wesleyan University than Covenant College ($19,825 vs. $25,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 56.9% lower than costs at Covenant College ($7,450 vs. $11,688)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Covenant College as Dakota Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Covenant College students is 26.4% larger than aid received Dakota Wesleyan University ($26,658 vs. $21,097)
Covenant College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Covenant 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 Covenant College .
- The average SAT score at Covenant College (1189) is 207 points higher than at Dakota Wesleyan University (982)
- Incoming Covenant College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (21)
- Accepted freshman Covenant College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (3.36)
- Covenant College has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than Dakota Wesleyan University (74.8%)
Covenant College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Covenant 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 Covenant College.
- The graduation rate at Covenant College is higher than Dakota Wesleyan University (51% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Covenant College earn on average $7,400 more per year than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $38,200)
- Covenant College students graduate with a $5,033 lower median federal student loan debt than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,533)
- Covenant College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($222 vs. $274)
- More Covenant College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/