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Overview |
Dort | Bellarmine University | ||
| Location | Sioux Center, IA | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,929 | 2,993 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #456 | #426 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dordt.edu | bellarmine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dort | Bellarmine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,360 | $45,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,360 | $45,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,430 | $10,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,925 | $24,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,944 | $35,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Dort | Bellarmine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,595 | 3,462 | ||
| Admitted | 1,135 | 3,240 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 1075/1243 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Dort | Bellarmine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dort | Bellarmine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $50,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $258 |
Diversity |
Dort | Bellarmine University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Dort | Bellarmine University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Dort | Bellarmine University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bellarmine University is larger than than Dort based on total student enrollment (2,993 students vs. 1,929 students)
Dort vs. Bellarmine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dort or Bellarmine University?
- Bellarmine University is 27.8% more expensive to attend than Dort for in-state tuition ($45,190.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.8% higher at Bellarmine University than Dordt College ($45,190.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bellarmine University than Dort ($24,432 vs. $27,925)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 11.5% lower than costs at Dordt College ($10,250 vs. $11,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University than Dordt College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 63.8% larger than aid received Dordt College ($35,954 vs. $21,944)
Dort vs. Bellarmine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dort or Bellarmine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bellarmine University or Dort .
- The average SAT score at Dordt College (1159) is 39 points higher than at Bellarmine University (1120)
- Incoming Dort students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Bellarmine University (25)
- Accepted freshman Dort students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Bellarmine University (3.42)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Dort (71.2%)
Dort vs. Bellarmine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dort or Bellarmine 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 Bellarmine University and Dort.
- The graduation rate at Bellarmine University is higher than Dordt College (66% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Bellarmine University earn on average $7,000 more per year than Dort graduates after ten years. ($50,300 vs. $43,300)
- Dordt College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bellarmine University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- Dort graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Bellarmine University graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More Dort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bellarmine University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/