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Overview |
Nebraska | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Lincoln, NE | Mitchell, SD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 23,805 | 887 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #306 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unl.edu | dwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nebraska | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,770 | $30,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,900 | $30,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,430 | $7,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,805 | $19,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,941 | $21,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Nebraska | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,102 | 1,209 | ||
| Admitted | 15,022 | 904 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 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 | May 1, 2025 | Aug 27, 2025 |
Academics |
Nebraska | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nebraska | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,700 | $26,533 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $274 |
Diversity |
Nebraska | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Nebraska | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Nebraska | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Nebraska Lincoln is larger than than Dakota Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (23,805 students vs. 887 students)
Nebraska vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nebraska or Dakota Wesleyan University?
- Dakota Wesleyan University is 295.1% more expensive to attend than Nebraska for in-state tuition ($30,700.00 vs. $7,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.3% higher at Dakota Wesleyan University than University of Nebraska Lincoln ($30,700.00 vs. $24,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska Lincoln than Dakota Wesleyan University ($16,805 vs. $19,825)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 66.8% lower than costs at University of Nebraska Lincoln ($7,450 vs. $12,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dakota Wesleyan University than University of Nebraska Lincoln (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dakota Wesleyan University students is 92.8% larger than aid received University of Nebraska Lincoln ($21,097 vs. $10,941)
Nebraska vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nebraska 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 Nebraska .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska Lincoln (1145) is 163 points higher than at Dakota Wesleyan University (982)
- Incoming Nebraska students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (21)
- Accepted freshman Nebraska students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (3.36)
- Nebraska has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Dakota Wesleyan University (74.8%)
Nebraska vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nebraska 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 Nebraska.
- The graduation rate at Nebraska is higher than Dakota Wesleyan University (67% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska Lincoln earn on average $11,400 more per year than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $38,200)
- University of Nebraska Lincoln students graduate with a $4,833 lower median federal student loan debt than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($21,700 vs. $26,533)
- Nebraska graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($224 vs. $274)
- More Nebraska graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/