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Iowa ISU UNOMAHA Dakota State University of Minnesota-Duluth Drake Northwest Wartburg College WMU USD IU Simpson College| University of Northern Iowa | Dakota Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNI | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Mitchell, SD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,945 | 887 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | dwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,111 | $30,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,265 | $30,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,343 | $7,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,782 | $19,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,412 | $21,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
UNI | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,594 | 1,209 | ||
| Admitted | 4,362 | 904 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | 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 | Aug 27, 2025 |
Academics |
UNI | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $26,533 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $274 |
Diversity |
UNI | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
UNI | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 35% | ||
Campus |
UNI | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Northern Iowa is larger than than Dakota Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 887 students)
UNI vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or Dakota Wesleyan University?
- Dakota Wesleyan University is 278.5% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($30,700.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.4% higher at Dakota Wesleyan University than University of Northern Iowa ($30,700.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Dakota Wesleyan University ($15,782 vs. $19,825)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 25.4% lower than costs at University of Northern Iowa ($7,450 vs. $9,343)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dakota Wesleyan University than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dakota Wesleyan University students is 229% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($21,097 vs. $6,412)
UNI vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI 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 UNI .
- The average SAT score at University of Northern Iowa (1050) is 68 points higher than at Dakota Wesleyan University (982)
- Incoming UNI students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (21)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (3.36)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Dakota Wesleyan University (74.8%)
UNI vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI 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 UNI.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than Dakota Wesleyan University (67% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $9,500 more per year than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $38,200)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $5,908 lower median federal student loan debt than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($20,625 vs. $26,533)
- UNI graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($213 vs. $274)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/