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Overview |
Dakota Wesleyan University | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Location | Mitchell, SD | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 887 | 2,023 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #182 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dwu.edu | pugetsound.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dakota Wesleyan University | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,700 | $57,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,700 | $57,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,450 | $14,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,825 | $41,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,097 | $32,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Dakota Wesleyan University | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,209 | 5,345 | ||
| Admitted | 904 | 4,418 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1420 | 1170/1390 | ||
| 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 | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dakota Wesleyan University | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,533 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Dakota Wesleyan University | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Dakota Wesleyan University | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Dakota Wesleyan University | University of Puget Sound | ||
| 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
- University of Puget Sound is larger than than Dakota Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (2,023 students vs. 887 students)
Dakota Wesleyan University vs. University of Puget Sound Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dakota Wesleyan University or University of Puget Sound?
- University of Puget Sound is 86.7% more expensive to attend than Dakota Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($57,330.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.7% higher at University of Puget Sound than Dakota Wesleyan University ($57,330.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota Wesleyan University than University of Puget Sound ($19,825 vs. $41,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 93.7% lower than costs at University of Puget Sound ($7,450 vs. $14,430)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dakota Wesleyan University as University of Puget Sound (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Puget Sound students is 54% larger than aid received Dakota Wesleyan University ($32,482 vs. $21,097)
Dakota Wesleyan University vs. University of Puget Sound Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dakota Wesleyan University or University of Puget Sound? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Puget Sound or Dakota Wesleyan University .
- Accepted freshman University of Puget Sound students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (3.36)
- University of Puget Sound has a higher acceptance rate (82.7%) than Dakota Wesleyan University (74.8%)
Dakota Wesleyan University vs. University of Puget Sound Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dakota Wesleyan University or University of Puget Sound? 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 University of Puget Sound and Dakota Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at University of Puget Sound is higher than Dakota Wesleyan University (73% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Puget Sound earn on average $19,400 more per year than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $38,200)
- Dakota Wesleyan University students graduate with a $467 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Puget Sound graduates. ($26,533 vs. $27,000)
- Dakota Wesleyan University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than University of Puget Sound graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More University of Puget Sound graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/