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Overview |
Wheaton College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Wheaton, IL | Mitchell, SD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,885 | 887 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #166 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheaton.edu | dwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,990 | $30,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,990 | $30,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $7,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,961 | $19,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,272 | $21,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,893 | 1,209 | ||
| Admitted | 1,674 | 904 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/33 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 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 1, 2025 | Aug 27, 2025 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,533 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $274 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton 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
- Wheaton College is larger than than Dakota Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (2,885 students vs. 887 students)
Wheaton College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Dakota Wesleyan University?
- Wheaton College is 36.8% more expensive to attend than Dakota Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($41,990.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.8% higher at Wheaton College than Dakota Wesleyan University ($41,990.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota Wesleyan University than Wheaton College ($19,825 vs. $29,961)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 56.9% lower than costs at Wheaton College ($7,450 vs. $11,690)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College as Dakota Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 15% larger than aid received Dakota Wesleyan University ($24,272 vs. $21,097)
Wheaton College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton 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 Wheaton College .
- The average SAT score at Wheaton College (1314) is 332 points higher than at Dakota Wesleyan University (982)
- Incoming Wheaton College students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (21)
- Accepted freshman Wheaton College students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (3.36)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Dakota Wesleyan University (74.8%)
Wheaton College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton 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 Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Dakota Wesleyan University (87% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Wheaton College earn on average $16,100 more per year than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $38,200)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $4,033 lower median federal student loan debt than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,533)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($232 vs. $274)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/