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KU Northwestern College CMU - CLAS K-State Missouri Baptist University Washburn University Kansas Wesleyan University Benedictine University| Dordt College | Baker University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Dort | Baker | ||
| Location | Sioux Center, IA | Baldwin City, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 2,105 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #486 | #716 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dordt.edu | bakeru.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dort | Baker | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,000 | $31,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,000 | $31,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,375 | $23,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,920 | $23,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Dort | Baker | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,476 | 776 | ||
| Admitted | 1,294 | 712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 970/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dort | Baker | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $56,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $24,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $258 |
Diversity |
Dort | Baker | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Dort | Baker | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Dort | Baker | ||
| 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
- Baker University is larger than than Dort based on total student enrollment (2,105 students vs. 1,861 students)
Dort vs. Baker Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dort or Baker?
- Dordt College is 7.5% more expensive to attend than Baker for in-state tuition ($34,000.00 vs. $31,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.5% higher at Dort than Baker University ($34,000.00 vs. $31,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Baker University than Dort ($23,957 vs. $27,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baker University are 16.4% lower than costs at Dordt College ($9,440 vs. $10,990)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dordt College as Baker University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baker University students is 6.3% larger than aid received Dordt College ($23,294 vs. $21,920)
Dort vs. Baker Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dort or Baker? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baker or Dort .
- The average SAT score at Dordt College (1159) is 111 points higher than at Baker (1048)
- Incoming Dort students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Baker (23)
- Accepted freshman Dort students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Baker (3.45)
- Baker has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Dort (87.7%)
Dort vs. Baker Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dort or Baker? 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 Baker and Dort.
- The graduation rate at Dort is higher than Baker University (60% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $12,700 more per year than Dort graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $43,300)
- Dordt College students graduate with a $1,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Baker graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,999)
- Dort graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Baker graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More Dort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baker students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/