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Overview |
Dort | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Sioux Center, IA | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #486 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dordt.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dort | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,000 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,000 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,375 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,920 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Dort | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,476 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 1,294 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 1200/1353 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Dort | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dort | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $266 |
Diversity |
Dort | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Dort | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Dort | Wofford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dordt College is larger than than Wofford College based on total student enrollment (1,861 students vs. 1,823 students)
Dort vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dort or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 46.4% more expensive to attend than Dort for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.4% higher at Wofford College than Dordt College ($49,760.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dordt College than Wofford College ($27,375 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dordt College are 35.8% lower than costs at Wofford College ($10,990 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dordt College than Wofford College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 64.3% larger than aid received Dordt College ($36,005 vs. $21,920)
Dort vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dort or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or Dort .
- The average SAT score at Wofford College (1170) is 11 points higher than at Dort (1159)
- Incoming Dort students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Wofford College (26)
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Dort (3.65)
- Dort has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
Dort vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dort or Wofford College? 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 Wofford College and Dort.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Dordt College (79% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $14,800 more per year than Dort graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $43,300)
- Dordt College students graduate with a $2,747 lower median federal student loan debt than Wofford College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,747)
- Dort graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Wofford College graduates. ($237 vs. $266)
- More Dort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wofford College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/