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Schreiner University Concordia University-Texas Dakota State UMHB UIW HSU Texas State Howard Payne University UTSA UH| Dakota Wesleyan University | Texas Lutheran University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Dakota Wesleyan University | TLU | ||
| Location | Mitchell, SD | Seguin, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 887 | 1,369 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #626 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dwu.edu | tlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dakota Wesleyan University | TLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,700 | $33,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,700 | $33,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,450 | $11,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,825 | $21,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,097 | $23,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Dakota Wesleyan University | TLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,209 | 1,835 | ||
| Admitted | 904 | 1,685 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1420 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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 | TLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dakota Wesleyan University | TLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,533 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Dakota Wesleyan University | TLU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Dakota Wesleyan University | TLU | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Dakota Wesleyan University | TLU | ||
| 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
- Texas Lutheran University is larger than than Dakota Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (1,369 students vs. 887 students)
Dakota Wesleyan University vs. TLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dakota Wesleyan University or TLU?
- Texas Lutheran University is 8.5% more expensive to attend than Dakota Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($33,300.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at TLU than Dakota Wesleyan University ($33,300.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota Wesleyan University than TLU ($19,825 vs. $21,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 52.1% lower than costs at Texas Lutheran University ($7,450 vs. $11,330)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dakota Wesleyan University as Texas Lutheran University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Lutheran University students is 12.5% larger than aid received Dakota Wesleyan University ($23,729 vs. $21,097)
Dakota Wesleyan University vs. TLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dakota Wesleyan University or TLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TLU or Dakota Wesleyan University .
- The average SAT score at Texas Lutheran University (1006) is 24 points higher than at Dakota Wesleyan University (982)
- Incoming Dakota Wesleyan University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at TLU (21)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (3.36)
- TLU has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Dakota Wesleyan University (74.8%)
Dakota Wesleyan University vs. TLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dakota Wesleyan University or TLU? 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 TLU and Dakota Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at TLU is higher than Dakota Wesleyan University (49% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Texas Lutheran University earn on average $11,400 more per year than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $38,200)
- Dakota Wesleyan University students graduate with a $467 lower median federal student loan debt than TLU graduates. ($26,533 vs. $27,000)
- Dakota Wesleyan University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than TLU graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Dakota Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TLU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/