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Overview |
Grinnell | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Grinnell, IA | Mitchell, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,759 | 887 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #55 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grinnell.edu | dwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grinnell | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,988 | $30,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,988 | $30,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,048 | $7,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,467 | $19,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,231 | $21,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Grinnell | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,997 | 1,209 | ||
| Admitted | 1,076 | 904 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1530 | 950/1420 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Aug 27, 2025 |
Academics |
Grinnell | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grinnell | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,170 | $26,533 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $274 |
Diversity |
Grinnell | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Grinnell | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Grinnell | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Grinnell College is larger than than Dakota Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (1,759 students vs. 887 students)
Grinnell vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grinnell or Dakota Wesleyan University?
- Grinnell College is 98.7% more expensive to attend than Dakota Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($60,988.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.7% higher at Grinnell than Dakota Wesleyan University ($60,988.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota Wesleyan University than Grinnell ($19,825 vs. $33,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 102% lower than costs at Grinnell College ($7,450 vs. $15,048)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dakota Wesleyan University than Grinnell College (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grinnell College students is 100.2% larger than aid received Dakota Wesleyan University ($42,231 vs. $21,097)
Grinnell vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grinnell 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 Grinnell .
- The average SAT score at Grinnell College (1402) is 420 points higher than at Dakota Wesleyan University (982)
- Incoming Grinnell students have a 11 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (21)
- Accepted freshman Grinnell students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (3.36)
- Dakota Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than Grinnell (10.8%)
Grinnell vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grinnell 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 Grinnell.
- The graduation rate at Grinnell is higher than Dakota Wesleyan University (88% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Grinnell College earn on average $21,300 more per year than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $38,200)
- Grinnell College students graduate with a $13,363 lower median federal student loan debt than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($13,170 vs. $26,533)
- Grinnell graduates are paying $138 less per month on federal student loans than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($136 vs. $274)
- More Grinnell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/