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WSC Northwestern College UNOMAHA Nebraska KU Fort Hays State University Angelo State Chadron State College| Dordt College | University of Nebraska at Kearney | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Dort | UNK | ||
| Location | Sioux Center, IA | Kearney, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 6,041 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #486 | #571 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dordt.edu | unk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dort | UNK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,000 | $6,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,000 | $12,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $11,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,375 | $16,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,920 | $7,282 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Dort | UNK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,476 | 6,794 | ||
| Admitted | 1,294 | 5,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 1000/1200 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Dort | UNK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dort | UNK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $219 |
Diversity |
Dort | UNK | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Dort | UNK | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Dort | UNK | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Nebraska at Kearney is larger than than Dort based on total student enrollment (6,041 students vs. 1,861 students)
Dort vs. UNK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dort or UNK?
- Dordt College is 446.6% more expensive to attend than UNK for in-state tuition ($34,000.00 vs. $6,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 182.5% higher at Dort than University of Nebraska at Kearney ($34,000.00 vs. $12,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska at Kearney than Dort ($16,564 vs. $27,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dordt College are 3.6% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Kearney ($10,990 vs. $11,390)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dordt College as University of Nebraska at Kearney (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dordt College students is 201% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Kearney ($21,920 vs. $7,282)
Dort vs. UNK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dort or UNK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNK or Dort .
- The average SAT score at Dordt College (1159) is 110 points higher than at UNK (1049)
- Incoming Dort students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNK (23)
- Accepted freshman Dort students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at UNK (3.24)
- Dort has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than UNK (86%)
Dort vs. UNK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dort or UNK? 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 UNK and Dort.
- The graduation rate at UNK is higher than Dordt College (61% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Kearney earn on average $100 more per year than Dort graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $43,300)
- University of Nebraska at Kearney students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Dort graduates. ($21,250 vs. $23,000)
- UNK graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Dort graduates. ($219 vs. $237)
- More Dort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNK 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/