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Overview |
Dort | South Dakota State University | ||
| Location | Sioux Center, IA | Brookings, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #486 | #600 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dordt.edu | sdstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dort | South Dakota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,000 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,000 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $8,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,375 | $18,160 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,920 | $4,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Dort | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,476 | 6,364 | ||
| Admitted | 1,294 | 5,478 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 40% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 1020/1245 | ||
| 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 | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dort | South Dakota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,116 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $259 |
Diversity |
Dort | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Dort | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Dort | South Dakota State 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
- South Dakota State University is larger than than Dort based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 1,861 students)
Dort vs. South Dakota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dort or South Dakota State University?
- Dordt College is 337.4% more expensive to attend than South Dakota State University for in-state tuition ($34,000.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 201.3% higher at Dort than South Dakota State University ($34,000.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Dakota State University than Dort ($18,160 vs. $27,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota State University are 35.9% lower than costs at Dordt College ($8,087 vs. $10,990)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dordt College as South Dakota State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dordt College students is 381.7% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($21,920 vs. $4,551)
Dort vs. South Dakota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dort or South Dakota State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Dakota State University or Dort .
- The average SAT score at Dordt College (1159) is 91 points higher than at South Dakota State University (1068)
- Incoming Dort students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at South Dakota State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Dort students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at South Dakota State University (3.53)
- Dort has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than South Dakota State University (86.1%)
Dort vs. South Dakota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dort or South Dakota State 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 South Dakota State University and Dort.
- The graduation rate at Dort is the same as at South Dakota State University (60% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from South Dakota State University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Dort graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $43,300)
- Dordt College students graduate with a $2,116 lower median federal student loan debt than South Dakota State University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,116)
- Dort graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than South Dakota State University graduates. ($237 vs. $259)
- More Dort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South Dakota State University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/