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Overview |
Wooster | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Wooster, OH | Mitchell, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,967 | 887 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #198 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wooster.edu | dwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wooster | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,050 | $30,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,050 | $30,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $7,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,976 | $19,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,315 | $21,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Wooster | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,251 | 1,209 | ||
| Admitted | 4,080 | 904 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1450 | 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 15, 2025 | Aug 27, 2025 |
Academics |
Wooster | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wooster | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,533 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $274 |
Diversity |
Wooster | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Wooster | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Wooster | 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
- The College of Wooster is larger than than Dakota Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (1,967 students vs. 887 students)
Wooster vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wooster or Dakota Wesleyan University?
- The College of Wooster is 85.8% more expensive to attend than Dakota Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($57,050.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.8% higher at Wooster than Dakota Wesleyan University ($57,050.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota Wesleyan University than Wooster ($19,825 vs. $28,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 81.2% lower than costs at The College of Wooster ($7,450 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dakota Wesleyan University than The College of Wooster (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 100.6% larger than aid received Dakota Wesleyan University ($42,315 vs. $21,097)
Wooster vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wooster 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 Wooster .
- The average SAT score at The College of Wooster (1237) is 255 points higher than at Dakota Wesleyan University (982)
- Incoming Wooster students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (21)
- Accepted freshman Wooster students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (3.36)
- Dakota Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than Wooster (56.3%)
Wooster vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wooster 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 Wooster.
- The graduation rate at Wooster is higher than Dakota Wesleyan University (75% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from The College of Wooster earn on average $13,000 more per year than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $38,200)
- The College of Wooster students graduate with a $533 lower median federal student loan debt than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,533)
- Wooster graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($268 vs. $274)
- More Wooster graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/