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Overview |
Lewis University | Dort | ||
| Location | Romeoville, IL | Sioux Center, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,513 | 1,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #345 | #486 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Reformed Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lewisu.edu | dordt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis University | Dort | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,320 | $34,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,320 | $34,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,956 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,184 | $27,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,423 | $21,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lewis University | Dort | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,746 | 1,476 | ||
| Admitted | 3,515 | 1,294 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 34.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1200 | 1020/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Lewis University | Dort | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis University | Dort | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $43,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $237 |
Diversity |
Lewis University | Dort | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Lewis University | Dort | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Lewis University | Dort | ||
| 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
- Lewis University is larger than than Dort based on total student enrollment (6,513 students vs. 1,861 students)
Lewis University vs. Dort Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis University or Dort?
- Lewis University is 6.8% more expensive to attend than Dort for in-state tuition ($36,320.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at Lewis University than Dordt College ($36,320.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis University than Dort ($19,184 vs. $27,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dordt College are 8.8% lower than costs at Lewis University ($10,990 vs. $11,956)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lewis University as Dordt College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis University students is 20.5% larger than aid received Dordt College ($26,423 vs. $21,920)
Lewis University vs. Dort Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis University or Dort? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dort or Lewis University .
- The average SAT score at Dordt College (1159) is 108 points higher than at Lewis University (1051)
- Incoming Dort students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Lewis University (23)
- Accepted freshman Dort students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Lewis University (3.6)
- Dort has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Lewis University (74.1%)
Lewis University vs. Dort Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis University or Dort? 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 Dort and Lewis University.
- The graduation rate at Lewis University is higher than Dordt College (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Lewis University earn on average $8,200 more per year than Dort graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $43,300)
- Dordt College students graduate with a $1,625 lower median federal student loan debt than Lewis University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,625)
- Dort graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Lewis University graduates. ($237 vs. $254)
- More Dort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lewis University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/