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Overview |
Willamette University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Salem, OR | Mitchell, SD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,112 | 886 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #253 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | willamette.edu | dwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Willamette University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,000 | $31,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,000 | $31,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | $7,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,716 | $21,901 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,396 | $20,598 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Willamette University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,107 | 1,153 | ||
| Admitted | 3,249 | 839 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1430 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Aug 27, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Willamette University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,533 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $274 |
Diversity |
Willamette University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Willamette University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Willamette University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than Dakota Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (2,112 students vs. 886 students)
Willamette University vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Willamette University or Dakota Wesleyan University?
- Willamette University is 51.4% more expensive to attend than Dakota Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($48,000.00 vs. $31,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.4% higher at Willamette University than Dakota Wesleyan University ($48,000.00 vs. $31,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota Wesleyan University than Willamette University ($21,901 vs. $27,716)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 103.8% lower than costs at Willamette University ($7,600 vs. $15,490)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University as Dakota Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 67% larger than aid received Dakota Wesleyan University ($34,396 vs. $20,598)
Willamette University vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Willamette University 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 Willamette University .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 246 points higher than at Dakota Wesleyan University (982)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (21)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (3.36)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Dakota Wesleyan University (72.8%)
Willamette University vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Willamette University 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 Willamette University.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Dakota Wesleyan University (77% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $16,100 more per year than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $38,200)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $533 lower median federal student loan debt than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,533)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($268 vs. $274)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/