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Overview |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Sewanee | ||
| Location | Mitchell, SD | Sewanee, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 887 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #83 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Protestant Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dwu.edu | sewanee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Sewanee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,700 | $50,874 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,700 | $50,874 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,450 | $14,608 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,825 | $33,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,097 | $34,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Sewanee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,209 | 4,578 | ||
| Admitted | 904 | 2,395 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1420 | 1233/1380 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Sewanee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Sewanee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,533 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $196 |
Diversity |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Sewanee | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Sewanee | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Sewanee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sewanee The University of the South is larger than than Dakota Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (1,704 students vs. 887 students)
Dakota Wesleyan University vs. Sewanee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dakota Wesleyan University or Sewanee?
- Sewanee The University of the South is 65.7% more expensive to attend than Dakota Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($50,874.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.7% higher at Sewanee than Dakota Wesleyan University ($50,874.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota Wesleyan University than Sewanee ($19,825 vs. $33,061)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 96.1% lower than costs at Sewanee The University of the South ($7,450 vs. $14,608)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dakota Wesleyan University than Sewanee The University of the South (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sewanee The University of the South students is 62.3% larger than aid received Dakota Wesleyan University ($34,241 vs. $21,097)
Dakota Wesleyan University vs. Sewanee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dakota Wesleyan University or Sewanee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sewanee or Dakota Wesleyan University .
- Dakota Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than Sewanee (52.3%)
Dakota Wesleyan University vs. Sewanee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dakota Wesleyan University or Sewanee? 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 Sewanee and Dakota Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Sewanee is higher than Dakota Wesleyan University (86% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Sewanee The University of the South earn on average $11,600 more per year than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $38,200)
- Sewanee The University of the South students graduate with a $7,533 lower median federal student loan debt than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,533)
- Sewanee graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($196 vs. $274)
- More Sewanee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/