by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Dakota Wesleyan University degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Dakota Wesleyan University measures up.
Dakota Wesleyan University is ranked #1,771 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within South Dakota, it ranks #12 of 18 for value.
These Dakota Wesleyan University majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Entrepreneurship | #61 of 110 |
| Business Administration / Management | #92 of 194 |
| Registered Nursing | #565 of 966 |
| Nursing | #565 of 966 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #691 of 1,477 |
| Health Professions | #724 of 1,275 |
Below is the detailed Dakota Wesleyan University value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Dakota Wesleyan University is ranked #7 out of #14 in South Dakota for quality and #12 out of #18 for South Dakota value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Dakota Wesleyan University financial aid page to be sure.
Dakota Wesleyan University is ranked #1,771 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Dakota Wesleyan University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Dakota Wesleyan University costs about $21,668. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $86,673 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $43,900 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $19,735 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $21,668 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $86,673 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Dakota Wesleyan University net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Dakota Wesleyan University costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Dakota Wesleyan University degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $175,600 | — | — |
| All Students | $86,673 | #1,771 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $78,940 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $175,600 | — | — |
| All Students | $86,673 | #12 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $78,940 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Dakota Wesleyan University shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $14,366 |
| $30K–$48K | $14,704 |
| $48K–$75K | $17,457 |
| $75K–$110K | $20,297 |
| Over $110K | $21,215 |
About 92% of Dakota Wesleyan University undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $19,498 per year. Get more details on the Dakota Wesleyan University financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Dakota Wesleyan University net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.