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Overview |
F&M | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Mitchell, SD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,911 | 886 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #61 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fandm.edu | dwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
F&M | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $68,180 | $31,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $68,180 | $31,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,568 | $7,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,475 | $21,901 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,764 | $20,598 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 100% |
Admission |
F&M | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,231 | 1,153 | ||
| Admitted | 2,938 | 839 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1298/1460 | 950/1420 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 | Aug 27, 2026 |
Academics |
F&M | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
F&M | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $26,533 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $274 |
Diversity |
F&M | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
F&M | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 35% | ||
Campus |
F&M | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Franklin and Marshall College is larger than than Dakota Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (1,911 students vs. 886 students)
F&M vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, F&M or Dakota Wesleyan University?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 115.1% more expensive to attend than Dakota Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($68,180.00 vs. $31,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.1% higher at F&M than Dakota Wesleyan University ($68,180.00 vs. $31,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota Wesleyan University than F&M ($21,901 vs. $37,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 104.8% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($7,600 vs. $15,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dakota Wesleyan University than Franklin and Marshall College (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 122.2% larger than aid received Dakota Wesleyan University ($45,764 vs. $20,598)
F&M vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, F&M or Dakota Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dakota Wesleyan University or F&M .
- Dakota Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than F&M (31.8%)
F&M vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, F&M or Dakota Wesleyan 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 Dakota Wesleyan University and F&M.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Dakota Wesleyan University (85% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $23,700 more per year than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $38,200)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $4,533 lower median federal student loan debt than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,533)
- F&M graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($227 vs. $274)
- More F&M 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/