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Overview |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Trinity | ||
| Location | Mitchell, SD | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 887 | 2,692 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #69 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dwu.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,700 | $48,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,700 | $48,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,450 | $14,134 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,825 | $30,038 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,097 | $33,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,209 | 11,463 | ||
| Admitted | 904 | 3,497 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 30.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1420 | 1310/1470 | ||
| 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 | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,533 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $263 |
Diversity |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Trinity | ||
| 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
- Trinity University is larger than than Dakota Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (2,692 students vs. 887 students)
Dakota Wesleyan University vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dakota Wesleyan University or Trinity?
- Trinity University is 58.5% more expensive to attend than Dakota Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($48,648.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.5% higher at Trinity than Dakota Wesleyan University ($48,648.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota Wesleyan University than Trinity ($19,825 vs. $30,038)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 89.7% lower than costs at Trinity University ($7,450 vs. $14,134)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dakota Wesleyan University than Trinity University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity University students is 59.3% larger than aid received Dakota Wesleyan University ($33,614 vs. $21,097)
Dakota Wesleyan University vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dakota Wesleyan University or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or Dakota Wesleyan University .
- The average SAT score at Trinity University (1294) is 312 points higher than at Dakota Wesleyan University (982)
- Incoming Trinity students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (21)
- Accepted freshman Trinity students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (3.36)
- Dakota Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than Trinity (30.5%)
Dakota Wesleyan University vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dakota Wesleyan University or Trinity? 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 Trinity and Dakota Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Trinity is higher than Dakota Wesleyan University (80% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Trinity University earn on average $24,600 more per year than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $38,200)
- Trinity University students graduate with a $1,033 lower median federal student loan debt than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,533)
- Trinity graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($263 vs. $274)
- More Trinity graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/