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Overview |
Dort | University of North Dakota | ||
| Location | Sioux Center, IA | Grand Forks, ND | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 13,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #486 | #384 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dordt.edu | und.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dort | University of North Dakota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,000 | $9,237 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,000 | $13,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $10,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,375 | $17,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,920 | $6,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Dort | University of North Dakota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,476 | 6,597 | ||
| Admitted | 1,294 | 5,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 83.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 1110/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2024 |
Academics |
Dort | University of North Dakota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dort | University of North Dakota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $54,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $253 |
Diversity |
Dort | University of North Dakota | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Dort | University of North Dakota | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Dort | University of North Dakota | ||
| 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 North Dakota is larger than than Dort based on total student enrollment (13,876 students vs. 1,861 students)
Dort vs. University of North Dakota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dort or University of North Dakota?
- Dordt College is 268.1% more expensive to attend than University of North Dakota for in-state tuition ($34,000.00 vs. $9,237.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.4% higher at Dort than University of North Dakota ($34,000.00 vs. $13,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Dakota than Dort ($17,359 vs. $27,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Dakota are 8.1% lower than costs at Dordt College ($10,170 vs. $10,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dordt College than University of North Dakota (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dordt College students is 243.2% larger than aid received University of North Dakota ($21,920 vs. $6,387)
Dort vs. University of North Dakota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dort or University of North Dakota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of North Dakota or Dort .
- The average SAT score at Dordt College (1159) is 71 points higher than at University of North Dakota (1088)
- Incoming Dort students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of North Dakota (24)
- Accepted freshman Dort students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at University of North Dakota (3.5)
- Dort has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than University of North Dakota (83.3%)
Dort vs. University of North Dakota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dort or University of North Dakota? 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 North Dakota and Dort.
- The graduation rate at Dort is higher than University of North Dakota (60% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of North Dakota earn on average $11,400 more per year than Dort graduates after ten years. ($54,700 vs. $43,300)
- Dordt College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of North Dakota graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,500)
- Dort graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than University of North Dakota graduates. ($237 vs. $253)
- More Dort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Dakota students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/