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Gettysburg College Dakota State McDaniel College St. Mary's F&M Juniata College Goucher College Mary Washington College Salisbury| Washington College | Dakota Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Washington College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Mitchell, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 887 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | dwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $30,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $30,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $7,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $19,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $21,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Washington College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 1,209 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 904 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 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 |
Washington College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $26,533 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $274 |
Diversity |
Washington College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Washington College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Washington 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Washington College is larger than than Dakota Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (955 students vs. 887 students)
Washington College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or Dakota Wesleyan University?
- Washington College is 64.9% more expensive to attend than Dakota Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.9% higher at Washington College than Dakota Wesleyan University ($50,626.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota Wesleyan University than Washington College ($19,825 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 85.7% lower than costs at Washington College ($7,450 vs. $13,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dakota Wesleyan University than Washington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 69.1% larger than aid received Dakota Wesleyan University ($35,683 vs. $21,097)
Washington College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington 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 Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (3.36)
- Dakota Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than Washington College (74.7%)
Washington College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington 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 Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than Dakota Wesleyan University (75% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Washington College earn on average $12,600 more per year than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $38,200)
- Washington College students graduate with a $2,283 lower median federal student loan debt than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,533)
- Washington College graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($250 vs. $274)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/