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Overview |
St Lawrence University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Canton, NY | Mitchell, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,175 | 887 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #159 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stlawu.edu | dwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
St Lawrence University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $30,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $30,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,995 | $7,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,283 | $19,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,093 | $21,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
St Lawrence University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,172 | 1,209 | ||
| Admitted | 3,284 | 904 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1410 | 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 |
St Lawrence University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St Lawrence University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,100 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,533 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
St Lawrence University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
St Lawrence University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 35% | ||
Campus |
St Lawrence University | 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
- St Lawrence University is larger than than Dakota Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (2,175 students vs. 887 students)
St Lawrence University vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St Lawrence University or Dakota Wesleyan University?
- St Lawrence University is 100.7% more expensive to attend than Dakota Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.7% higher at St Lawrence University than Dakota Wesleyan University ($61,600.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota Wesleyan University than St Lawrence University ($19,825 vs. $33,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 114.7% lower than costs at St Lawrence University ($7,450 vs. $15,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dakota Wesleyan University than St Lawrence University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Lawrence University students is 109% larger than aid received Dakota Wesleyan University ($44,093 vs. $21,097)
St Lawrence University vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St Lawrence University 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 Lawrence University .
- Accepted freshman St Lawrence University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (3.36)
- Dakota Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than St Lawrence University (63.5%)
St Lawrence University vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St Lawrence University 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 Lawrence University.
- The graduation rate at St Lawrence University is higher than Dakota Wesleyan University (80% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from St Lawrence University earn on average $14,900 more per year than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($53,100 vs. $38,200)
- Dakota Wesleyan University students graduate with a $467 lower median federal student loan debt than St Lawrence University graduates. ($26,533 vs. $27,000)
- Dakota Wesleyan University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than St Lawrence University graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More St Lawrence University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/