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Overview |
Union College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Schenectady, NY | Mitchell, SD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,107 | 887 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | union.edu | dwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,603 | $30,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,603 | $30,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,768 | $7,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,136 | $19,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,530 | $21,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Union College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,458 | 1,209 | ||
| Admitted | 3,934 | 904 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.5% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1490 | 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 |
Union College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,200 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,533 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Union College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Union College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Union 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
- Union College is larger than than Dakota Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (2,107 students vs. 887 students)
Union College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union College or Dakota Wesleyan University?
- Union College is 107.2% more expensive to attend than Dakota Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.2% higher at Union College than Dakota Wesleyan University ($63,603.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota Wesleyan University than Union College ($19,825 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 111.7% lower than costs at Union College ($7,450 vs. $15,768)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dakota Wesleyan University than Union College (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 77.9% larger than aid received Dakota Wesleyan University ($37,530 vs. $21,097)
Union College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Union 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 Union College .
- Accepted freshman Union College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (3.36)
- Dakota Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than Union College (46.5%)
Union College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union 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 Union College.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Dakota Wesleyan University (86% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $36,000 more per year than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $38,200)
- Dakota Wesleyan University students graduate with a $467 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($26,533 vs. $27,000)
- Dakota Wesleyan University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/