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Overview |
St John's | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Annapolis, MD | Mitchell, SD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 541 | 887 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjca.edu | dwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
St John's | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,040 | $30,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,040 | $30,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,270 | $7,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,643 | $19,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,775 | $21,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
St John's | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 982 | 1,209 | ||
| Admitted | 490 | 904 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1460 | 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 | Aug 27, 2025 |
Academics |
St John's | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St John's | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,533 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
St John's | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
St John's | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 35% | ||
Campus |
St John's | 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
- Dakota Wesleyan University is larger than than St John's based on total student enrollment (887 students vs. 541 students)
St John's vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St John's or Dakota Wesleyan University?
- St John's College is 17.4% more expensive to attend than Dakota Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($36,040.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at St John's than Dakota Wesleyan University ($36,040.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota Wesleyan University than St John's ($19,825 vs. $27,643)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 91.5% lower than costs at St John's College ($7,450 vs. $14,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dakota Wesleyan University than St John's College (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St John's College students is 12.7% larger than aid received Dakota Wesleyan University ($23,775 vs. $21,097)
St John's vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St John's 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 St John's .
- Accepted freshman St John's students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (3.36)
- Dakota Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than St John's (49.9%)
St John's vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St John's 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 St John's.
- The graduation rate at St John's is higher than Dakota Wesleyan University (69% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from St John's College earn on average $3,000 more per year than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $38,200)
- Dakota Wesleyan University students graduate with a $467 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's graduates. ($26,533 vs. $27,000)
- Dakota Wesleyan University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than St John's graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More St John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/