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Overview |
Dort | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Location | Sioux Center, IA | Davenport, IA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 2,747 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #486 | #402 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dordt.edu | sau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dort | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,000 | $34,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,000 | $34,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,375 | $23,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,920 | $25,476 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Dort | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,476 | 3,589 | ||
| Admitted | 1,294 | 2,653 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Dort | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dort | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,764 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $266 |
Diversity |
Dort | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Dort | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Dort | St. Ambrose 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
- Saint Ambrose University is larger than than Dort based on total student enrollment (2,747 students vs. 1,861 students)
Dort vs. St. Ambrose University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dort or St. Ambrose University ?
- Saint Ambrose University is 0.9% more expensive to attend than Dort for in-state tuition ($34,290.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at St. Ambrose University than Dordt College ($34,290.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Ambrose University than Dort ($23,359 vs. $27,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dordt College are 9.1% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($10,990 vs. $11,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dordt College as Saint Ambrose University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Ambrose University students is 16.2% larger than aid received Dordt College ($25,476 vs. $21,920)
Dort vs. St. Ambrose University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dort or St. Ambrose University ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Ambrose University or Dort .
- The average SAT score at Dordt College (1159) is 109 points higher than at St. Ambrose University (1050)
- Incoming Dort students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at St. Ambrose University (23)
- Accepted freshman Dort students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- Dort has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than St. Ambrose University (73.9%)
Dort vs. St. Ambrose University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dort or St. Ambrose 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 St. Ambrose University and Dort.
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than Dordt College (62% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Dort graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $43,300)
- Dordt College students graduate with a $2,764 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,764)
- Dort graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($237 vs. $266)
- More Dort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Ambrose University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/