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Overview |
Dort | Bethel University | ||
| Location | Sioux Center, IA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 3,546 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #486 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dordt.edu | bethel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dort | Bethel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,000 | $41,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,000 | $41,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,375 | $29,915 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,920 | $24,586 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Dort | Bethel University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,476 | 2,199 | ||
| Admitted | 1,294 | 1,594 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 27.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 1123/1343 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Dort | Bethel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dort | Bethel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $24,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $252 |
Diversity |
Dort | Bethel University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Dort | Bethel University | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Dort | Bethel University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bethel University is larger than than Dort based on total student enrollment (3,546 students vs. 1,861 students)
Dort vs. Bethel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dort or Bethel University?
- Bethel University is 20.9% more expensive to attend than Dort for in-state tuition ($41,110.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.9% higher at Bethel University than Dordt College ($41,110.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dordt College than Bethel University ($27,375 vs. $29,915)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dordt College are 4.5% lower than costs at Bethel University ($10,990 vs. $11,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dordt College than Bethel University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel University students is 12.2% larger than aid received Dordt College ($24,586 vs. $21,920)
Dort vs. Bethel University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dort or Bethel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel University or Dort .
- The average SAT score at Dordt College (1159) is 32 points higher than at Bethel University (1127)
- Incoming Dort students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Bethel University (25)
- Accepted freshman Dort students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Bethel University (3.6)
- Dort has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Bethel University (72.5%)
Dort vs. Bethel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dort or Bethel University? 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 Bethel University and Dort.
- The graduation rate at Bethel University is higher than Dordt College (73% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Dort graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $43,300)
- Dordt College students graduate with a $1,400 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,400)
- Dort graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel University graduates. ($237 vs. $252)
- More Dort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/