Dort vs. Minnesota

Comparable Facts

Compare Dordt University in Sioux Center, IA with University of Minnesota Twin Cities in Minneapolis, MN on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Minnesota Twin Cities is larger than Dort based on total student enrollment (56,666 students vs. 1,952 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Dordt University is located in Sioux Center, IA (Remote Town setting); University of Minnesota Twin Cities is in Minneapolis, MN (Large City setting).
• Dordt University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Dordt University 14:1; University of Minnesota Twin Cities 17:1.

Dort vs. Minnesota Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Dort or Minnesota? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Twin Cities than Dort ($17,209 vs. $28,486).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dordt University are 15.1% lower than at University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($11,770 vs. $13,856).
• Dordt University is 115.2% more expensive for in-state tuition than Minnesota (about $19,836 more per year; $37,050.00 vs. $17,214.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 3.5% higher at Minnesota than at Dordt University (about $1,312 more per year; $38,362.00 vs. $37,050.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Dordt University than at University of Minnesota Twin Cities (100% vs. 65%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Dordt University students is 85.4% larger than aid received by University of Minnesota Twin Cities students ($23,277 vs. $12,552).

Dort vs. Minnesota Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Dort or Minnesota? Typical SAT and ACT scores (same estimates as in the table above), middle 50% test ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Minnesota and Dort.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at University of Minnesota Twin Cities (1400) is 200 points higher than at Dort (1200).
• Incoming Minnesota students have a 3 point higher typical ACT composite (median estimate) (28 vs. 25 at Dort).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: Dordt University 1070/1330; University of Minnesota Twin Cities 1300/1500.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: Dordt University 21/29; University of Minnesota Twin Cities 26/31.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Dort - Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional); Minnesota - Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional).
• Typical fall application deadline: Minnesota Jan 1, 2027.
• Accepted freshman Minnesota students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Dort (3.65).
• Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Dort (68.5%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 38% at Dort vs. 22.3% at Minnesota.

Dort vs. Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Dort and Minnesota? Graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt are common indicators. The bullets below summarize the same federal outcomes fields as the comparison table (College Scorecard / IPEDS where applicable).

• University of Minnesota Twin Cities's six-year graduation rate (70%) is higher than Dordt University's (60%).
• Graduates from University of Minnesota Twin Cities earn a median of about $14,900 more per year than Dort graduates about ten years after starting college ($58,200 vs. $43,300), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Minnesota Twin Cities graduates have a $2,815 lower median loan debt than Dort graduates ($20,185 vs. $23,000).
• Among borrowers, Minnesota graduates have an estimated $29 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Dort graduates ($208 vs. $237).
• More Dort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Minnesota students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 74%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.