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Overview |
Lafayette College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Easton, PA | Mitchell, SD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,729 | 887 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #65 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lafayette.edu | dwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lafayette College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,110 | $30,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,110 | $30,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,336 | $7,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,186 | $19,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,981 | $21,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Lafayette College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,500 | 1,209 | ||
| Admitted | 3,531 | 904 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.6% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1480 | 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 |
Lafayette College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lafayette College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,000 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,533 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $274 |
Diversity |
Lafayette College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Lafayette College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Lafayette College | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lafayette College is larger than than Dakota Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 887 students)
Lafayette College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lafayette College or Dakota Wesleyan University?
- Lafayette College is 89.3% more expensive to attend than Dakota Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($58,110.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.3% higher at Lafayette College than Dakota Wesleyan University ($58,110.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota Wesleyan University than Lafayette College ($19,825 vs. $37,186)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 132.7% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($7,450 vs. $17,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dakota Wesleyan University than Lafayette College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lafayette College students is 18.4% larger than aid received Dakota Wesleyan University ($24,981 vs. $21,097)
Lafayette College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lafayette College 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 Lafayette College .
- The average SAT score at Lafayette College (1294) is 312 points higher than at Dakota Wesleyan University (982)
- Incoming Lafayette College students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (21)
- Accepted freshman Lafayette College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (3.36)
- Dakota Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than Lafayette College (33.6%)
Lafayette College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lafayette College 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 Lafayette College.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than Dakota Wesleyan University (88% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $42,800 more per year than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $38,200)
- Lafayette College students graduate with a $533 lower median federal student loan debt than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,533)
- Lafayette College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($268 vs. $274)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/