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Overview |
Trinity College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Mitchell, SD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 887 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | dwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $30,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $30,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $7,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $19,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $21,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 100% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 1,209 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 904 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 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 17, 2025 | Aug 27, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $26,533 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $274 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Trinity College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | 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
- Trinity College is larger than than Dakota Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (2,205 students vs. 887 students)
Trinity College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Dakota Wesleyan University?
- Trinity College is 98.9% more expensive to attend than Dakota Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.9% higher at Trinity College than Dakota Wesleyan University ($61,070.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota Wesleyan University than Trinity College ($19,825 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 123.6% lower than costs at Trinity College ($7,450 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dakota Wesleyan University than Trinity College (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 122.4% larger than aid received Dakota Wesleyan University ($46,929 vs. $21,097)
Trinity College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity 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 Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (3.36)
- Dakota Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Trinity College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity 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 Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Dakota Wesleyan University (86% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $33,300 more per year than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $38,200)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $5,533 lower median federal student loan debt than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($21,000 vs. $26,533)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($217 vs. $274)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/