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Franciscan Nova Northwestern College FGCU UT BAC Florida Southern Flagler University of St Thomas OSU Colorado State Lake Forest College| Dordt College | Ave Maria University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Dort | AMU | ||
| Location | Sioux Center, IA | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,929 | 1,335 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #456 | #560 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dordt.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dort | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,360 | $26,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,360 | $26,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,430 | $14,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,925 | $23,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,944 | $19,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Dort | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,595 | 2,448 | ||
| Admitted | 1,135 | 1,097 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 44.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 29% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 1018/1240 | ||
| 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 | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dort | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $231 |
Diversity |
Dort | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 13% |
Students |
Dort | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Dort | AMU | ||
| 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 AMU based on total student enrollment (1,929 students vs. 1,335 students)
Dort vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dort or AMU?
- Dordt College is 31.3% more expensive to attend than AMU for in-state tuition ($35,360.00 vs. $26,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.3% higher at Dort than Ave Maria University ($35,360.00 vs. $26,928.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ave Maria University than Dort ($23,515 vs. $27,925)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dordt College are 23.6% lower than costs at Ave Maria University ($11,430 vs. $14,125)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ave Maria University than Dordt College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dordt College students is 9.9% larger than aid received Ave Maria University ($21,944 vs. $19,967)
Dort vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dort or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or Dort .
- The average SAT score at Dordt College (1159) is 61 points higher than at AMU (1098)
- Incoming Dort students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at AMU (24)
- Accepted freshman Dort students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at AMU (3.6)
- Dort has a higher acceptance rate (71.2%) than AMU (44.8%)
Dort vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dort or AMU? 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 AMU and Dort.
- The graduation rate at Dort is higher than Ave Maria University (60% vs. 41%)
- Ave Maria University students graduate with a $572 lower median federal student loan debt than Dort graduates. ($22,428 vs. $23,000)
- AMU graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Dort graduates. ($231 vs. $237)
- More Dort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/