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Overview |
Dort | Asbury University | ||
| Location | Sioux Center, IA | Wilmore, KY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 1,650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #486 | #455 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dordt.edu | asbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dort | Asbury University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,000 | $32,578 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,000 | $32,578 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $8,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,375 | $21,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,920 | $24,888 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Dort | Asbury University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,476 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 1,294 | 870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 33.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 1080/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Dort | Asbury University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dort | Asbury University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $268 |
Diversity |
Dort | Asbury University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Dort | Asbury University | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Dort | Asbury University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dordt College is larger than than Asbury University based on total student enrollment (1,861 students vs. 1,650 students)
Dort vs. Asbury University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dort or Asbury University?
- Dordt College is 4.4% more expensive to attend than Asbury University for in-state tuition ($34,000.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at Dort than Asbury University ($34,000.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Asbury University than Dort ($21,506 vs. $27,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 27.3% lower than costs at Dordt College ($8,636 vs. $10,990)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dordt College as Asbury University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Asbury University students is 13.5% larger than aid received Dordt College ($24,888 vs. $21,920)
Dort vs. Asbury University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dort or Asbury University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Asbury University or Dort .
- The average SAT score at Dordt College (1159) is 58 points higher than at Asbury University (1101)
- Incoming Dort students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Asbury University (24)
- Accepted freshman Dort students have at the same average high school GPA (3.65) as students at Asbury University (3.65)
- Dort has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Asbury University (78.7%)
Dort vs. Asbury University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dort or Asbury 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 Asbury University and Dort.
- The graduation rate at Asbury University is higher than Dordt College (71% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Dordt College earn on average $3,800 more per year than Asbury University graduates after ten years. ($43,300 vs. $39,500)
- Dordt College students graduate with a $2,943 lower median federal student loan debt than Asbury University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,943)
- Dort graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Asbury University graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More Dort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Asbury University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/