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Overview |
Wittenberg University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Springfield, OH | Mitchell, SD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,299 | 887 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wittenberg.edu | dwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wittenberg University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,260 | $30,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,260 | $30,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,280 | $7,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,912 | $19,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,632 | $21,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wittenberg University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,998 | 1,209 | ||
| Admitted | 2,816 | 904 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.9% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1370 | 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 |
Wittenberg University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wittenberg University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,533 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Wittenberg University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Wittenberg University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Wittenberg University | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wittenberg University is larger than than Dakota Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (1,299 students vs. 887 students)
Wittenberg University vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wittenberg University or Dakota Wesleyan University?
- Wittenberg University is 37.7% more expensive to attend than Dakota Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($42,260.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.7% higher at Wittenberg University than Dakota Wesleyan University ($42,260.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota Wesleyan University than Wittenberg University ($19,825 vs. $22,912)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 51.4% lower than costs at Wittenberg University ($7,450 vs. $11,280)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University as Dakota Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 54.7% larger than aid received Dakota Wesleyan University ($32,632 vs. $21,097)
Wittenberg University vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wittenberg 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 Wittenberg University .
- Accepted freshman Wittenberg University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (3.36)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Dakota Wesleyan University (74.8%)
Wittenberg University vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wittenberg 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 Wittenberg University.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Dakota Wesleyan University (71% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Wittenberg University earn on average $8,100 more per year than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $38,200)
- Dakota Wesleyan University students graduate with a $467 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($26,533 vs. $27,000)
- Dakota Wesleyan University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Wittenberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/