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Overview |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Bennington | ||
| Location | Mitchell, SD | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 887 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dwu.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,700 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,700 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,450 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,825 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,097 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,209 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 904 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1420 | 1260/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,533 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $268 |
Diversity |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Bennington | ||
| 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
- Dakota Wesleyan University is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (887 students vs. 880 students)
Dakota Wesleyan University vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dakota Wesleyan University or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 97.6% more expensive to attend than Dakota Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.6% higher at Bennington than Dakota Wesleyan University ($60,648.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota Wesleyan University than Bennington ($19,825 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 137.9% lower than costs at Bennington College ($7,450 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dakota Wesleyan University than Bennington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 133.1% larger than aid received Dakota Wesleyan University ($49,183 vs. $21,097)
Dakota Wesleyan University vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dakota Wesleyan University or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Dakota Wesleyan University .
- Accepted freshman Bennington students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (3.36)
- Dakota Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Dakota Wesleyan University vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dakota Wesleyan University or Bennington? 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 Bennington and Dakota Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than Dakota Wesleyan University (67% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Dakota Wesleyan University earn on average $6,500 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College students graduate with a $533 lower median federal student loan debt than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,533)
- Bennington graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($268 vs. $274)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/