Central State vs. Dakota Wesleyan
Central State ranked #-1 and Dakota Wesleyan ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Central State University and Dakota Wesleyan University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Dakota Wesleyan's tuition ($32,890) is more expensive than Central State ($9,824).
- Central State's acceptance rate (46.00%) is lower than Dakota Wesleyan (72.77%).
- Central State has higher yield (37.91%) than Dakota Wesleyan (21.93%).
- Dakota Wesleyan's students to faculty ratio (12 to 1) is lower than Central State (17 to 1).
- Central State (3,454 students) is larger than Dakota Wesleyan (886 students) with more enrolled students.
- Dakota Wesleyan ($16,170) has higher amount of financial aid than Central State ($3,604).
- Dakota Wesleyan's graduation rate (46%) is higher than Central State (26%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Master's
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$7,824 In-State
$9,824 out-of-state
$9,824 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,604
Test Scores
Admission
46.00% Acceptance Rate
37.91% Yield
Enrollment
3,429 Undergraduate
25 Graduate
1,883 Online Students
Graduation Rate
26% Graduation Rate
36% Transfer-out Rate
51% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
113 Faculties (full-time)
470 Staffs (full-time)
$62,924 Faculty Salary
$57,009 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,086 annual charge
-1,437 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,304 annual charge

Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$32,890
Financial Aid
$16,170
Test Scores
Admission
72.77% Acceptance Rate
21.93% Yield
Enrollment
767 Undergraduate
119 Graduate
67 Online Students
Graduation Rate
46% Graduation Rate
9% Transfer-out Rate
69% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
45 Faculties (full-time)
144 Staffs (full-time)
$55,557 Faculty Salary
$46,091 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$3,450 annual charge
-512 capacity
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