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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Mitchell, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,607 | 887 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | dwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,350 | $30,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,350 | $30,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,910 | $7,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,259 | $19,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,331 | $21,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,082 | 1,209 | ||
| Admitted | 3,475 | 904 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Aug 27, 2025 |
Academics |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,533 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is larger than than Dakota Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (1,607 students vs. 887 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Dakota Wesleyan University?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 96.6% more expensive to attend than Dakota Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.6% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Dakota Wesleyan University ($60,350.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota Wesleyan University than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($19,825 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 127% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($7,450 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dakota Wesleyan University than Hobart William Smith Colleges (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 110.1% larger than aid received Dakota Wesleyan University ($44,331 vs. $21,097)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman Hobart William Smith Colleges students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (3.36)
- Dakota Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (68.4%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than Dakota Wesleyan University (75% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $22,000 more per year than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $38,200)
- Dakota Wesleyan University students graduate with a $467 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($26,533 vs. $27,000)
- Dakota Wesleyan University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges 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/