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University of North Dakota USD Dakota State ISU NDSU University of Minnesota-Duluth MSU Moorhead South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Nebraska St. Cloud State University Augustana Iowa| Dakota Wesleyan University | South Dakota State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Dakota Wesleyan University | South Dakota State University | ||
| Location | Mitchell, SD | Brookings, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 887 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #600 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dwu.edu | sdstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dakota Wesleyan University | South Dakota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,700 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,700 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,450 | $8,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,825 | $18,160 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,097 | $4,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Dakota Wesleyan University | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,209 | 6,364 | ||
| Admitted | 904 | 5,478 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 40% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1420 | 1020/1245 | ||
| 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 |
Dakota Wesleyan University | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dakota Wesleyan University | South Dakota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,533 | $25,116 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $259 |
Diversity |
Dakota Wesleyan University | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Dakota Wesleyan University | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Dakota Wesleyan University | South Dakota State University | ||
| 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
- South Dakota State University is larger than than Dakota Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 887 students)
Dakota Wesleyan University vs. South Dakota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dakota Wesleyan University or South Dakota State University?
- Dakota Wesleyan University is 295% more expensive to attend than South Dakota State University for in-state tuition ($30,700.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172.1% higher at Dakota Wesleyan University than South Dakota State University ($30,700.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Dakota State University than Dakota Wesleyan University ($18,160 vs. $19,825)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 8.6% lower than costs at South Dakota State University ($7,450 vs. $8,087)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dakota Wesleyan University as South Dakota State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dakota Wesleyan University students is 363.6% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($21,097 vs. $4,551)
Dakota Wesleyan University vs. South Dakota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dakota Wesleyan University or South Dakota State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Dakota State University or Dakota Wesleyan University .
- The average SAT score at South Dakota State University (1068) is 86 points higher than at Dakota Wesleyan University (982)
- Incoming South Dakota State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (21)
- Accepted freshman South Dakota State University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (3.36)
- South Dakota State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Dakota Wesleyan University (74.8%)
Dakota Wesleyan University vs. South Dakota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dakota Wesleyan University or South Dakota State 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 South Dakota State University and Dakota Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at South Dakota State University is higher than Dakota Wesleyan University (60% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from South Dakota State University earn on average $9,500 more per year than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $38,200)
- South Dakota State University students graduate with a $1,417 lower median federal student loan debt than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($25,116 vs. $26,533)
- South Dakota State University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($259 vs. $274)
- More South Dakota State University 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/