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Overview |
Dort | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Location | Sioux Center, IA | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 1,594 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #486 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dordt.edu | usiouxfalls.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dort | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,000 | $19,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,000 | $19,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $8,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,375 | $20,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,920 | $12,117 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Dort | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,476 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 1,294 | 1,791 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Dort | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dort | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $235 |
Diversity |
Dort | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Dort | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Dort | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dordt College is larger than than University of Sioux Falls based on total student enrollment (1,861 students vs. 1,594 students)
Dort vs. University of Sioux Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dort or University of Sioux Falls?
- Dordt College is 70.5% more expensive to attend than University of Sioux Falls for in-state tuition ($34,000.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.5% higher at Dort than University of Sioux Falls ($34,000.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Sioux Falls than Dort ($20,957 vs. $27,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Sioux Falls are 35.8% lower than costs at Dordt College ($8,090 vs. $10,990)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dordt College as University of Sioux Falls (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dordt College students is 80.9% larger than aid received University of Sioux Falls ($21,920 vs. $12,117)
Dort vs. University of Sioux Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dort or University of Sioux Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Sioux Falls or Dort .
- The average SAT score at Dordt College (1159) is 113 points higher than at University of Sioux Falls (1046)
- Incoming Dort students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Sioux Falls (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Sioux Falls students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Dort (3.65)
- Dort has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than University of Sioux Falls (76%)
Dort vs. University of Sioux Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dort or University of Sioux Falls? 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 Sioux Falls and Dort.
- The graduation rate at Dort is higher than University of Sioux Falls (60% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Sioux Falls earn on average $100 more per year than Dort graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $43,300)
- University of Sioux Falls students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Dort graduates. ($22,750 vs. $23,000)
- University of Sioux Falls graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Dort graduates. ($235 vs. $237)
- More Dort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Sioux Falls students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/