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Overview |
Dort | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Location | Sioux Center, IA | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 15,703 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #486 | #265 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dordt.edu | umkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dort | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,000 | $9,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,000 | $25,805 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $12,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,375 | $14,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,920 | $8,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Dort | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,476 | 5,180 | ||
| Admitted | 1,294 | 3,599 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 32.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 1245/1550 | ||
| 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 | Jun 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Dort | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dort | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $217 |
Diversity |
Dort | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Dort | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Dort | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Kansas City is larger than than Dort based on total student enrollment (15,703 students vs. 1,861 students)
Dort vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dort or University of Missouri-Kansas City?
- Dordt College is 264.3% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Kansas City for in-state tuition ($34,000.00 vs. $9,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.8% higher at Dort than University of Missouri Kansas City ($34,000.00 vs. $25,805.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Kansas City than Dort ($14,739 vs. $27,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dordt College are 11.6% lower than costs at University of Missouri Kansas City ($10,990 vs. $12,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dordt College than University of Missouri Kansas City (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dordt College students is 161.7% larger than aid received University of Missouri Kansas City ($21,920 vs. $8,376)
Dort vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dort or University of Missouri-Kansas City? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-Kansas City or Dort .
- The average SAT score at Dordt College (1159) is 29 points higher than at University of Missouri-Kansas City (1130)
- Incoming Dort students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (25)
- Accepted freshman Dort students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (3.54)
- Dort has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than University of Missouri-Kansas City (69.5%)
Dort vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dort or University of Missouri-Kansas City? 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 University of Missouri-Kansas City and Dort.
- The graduation rate at Dort is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (60% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Kansas City earn on average $11,800 more per year than Dort graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $43,300)
- University of Missouri Kansas City students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Dort graduates. ($21,000 vs. $23,000)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Dort graduates. ($217 vs. $237)
- More Dort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Kansas City students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/