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Overview |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Austin College | ||
| Location | Mitchell, SD | Sherman, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 887 | 1,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #188 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dwu.edu | austincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Austin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,700 | $44,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,700 | $44,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,450 | $12,958 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,825 | $24,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,097 | $33,033 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Austin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,209 | 5,192 | ||
| Admitted | 904 | 2,823 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 11.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1420 | 1160/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Austin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Austin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,533 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $268 |
Diversity |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Austin College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Austin College | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Austin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Austin College is larger than than Dakota Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (1,182 students vs. 887 students)
Dakota Wesleyan University vs. Austin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dakota Wesleyan University or Austin College?
- Austin College is 45.7% more expensive to attend than Dakota Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($44,740.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.7% higher at Austin College than Dakota Wesleyan University ($44,740.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota Wesleyan University than Austin College ($19,825 vs. $24,739)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 73.9% lower than costs at Austin College ($7,450 vs. $12,958)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dakota Wesleyan University as Austin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Austin College students is 56.6% larger than aid received Dakota Wesleyan University ($33,033 vs. $21,097)
Dakota Wesleyan University vs. Austin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dakota Wesleyan University or Austin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Austin College or Dakota Wesleyan University .
- The average SAT score at Austin College (1165) is 183 points higher than at Dakota Wesleyan University (982)
- Incoming Austin College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (21)
- Accepted freshman Austin College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (3.36)
- Dakota Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than Austin College (54.4%)
Dakota Wesleyan University vs. Austin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dakota Wesleyan University or Austin College? 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 Austin College and Dakota Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Austin College is higher than Dakota Wesleyan University (75% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Austin College earn on average $16,400 more per year than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $38,200)
- Austin College students graduate with a $533 lower median federal student loan debt than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,533)
- Austin College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($268 vs. $274)
- More Austin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/