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Overview |
Wheaton College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Norton, MA | Mitchell, SD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 886 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #177 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheatoncollege.edu | dwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $31,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $31,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,430 | $7,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,638 | $21,901 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,217 | $20,598 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,702 | 1,153 | ||
| Admitted | 3,354 | 839 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1420 | 950/1420 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 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 | 77% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,533 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $274 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 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 (1,778 students vs. 886 students)
Wheaton College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Dakota Wesleyan University?
- Wheaton College is 94.3% more expensive to attend than Dakota Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $31,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.3% higher at Wheaton College than Dakota Wesleyan University ($61,600.00 vs. $31,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota Wesleyan University than Wheaton College ($21,901 vs. $31,638)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 103% lower than costs at Wheaton College ($7,600 vs. $15,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dakota Wesleyan University than Wheaton College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 119.5% larger than aid received Dakota Wesleyan University ($45,217 vs. $20,598)
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 .
- Accepted freshman Wheaton College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (3.36)
- Dakota Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than Wheaton College (71.3%)
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 (77% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Wheaton College earn on average $15,500 more per year than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $38,200)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $533 lower median federal student loan debt than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,533)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($268 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. (86% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/