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Overview |
Dort | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Sioux Center, IA | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 2,991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #486 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dordt.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dort | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,000 | $41,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,000 | $41,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,375 | $29,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,920 | $27,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Dort | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,476 | 3,662 | ||
| Admitted | 1,294 | 2,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 1100/1280 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Dort | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dort | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $268 |
Diversity |
Dort | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Dort | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Dort | DeSales University | ||
| 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
- DeSales University is larger than than Dort based on total student enrollment (2,991 students vs. 1,861 students)
Dort vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dort or DeSales University?
- DeSales University is 20.9% more expensive to attend than Dort for in-state tuition ($41,100.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.9% higher at DeSales University than Dordt College ($41,100.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dordt College than DeSales University ($27,375 vs. $29,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dordt College are 22.8% lower than costs at DeSales University ($10,990 vs. $13,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dordt College as DeSales University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DeSales University students is 26.9% larger than aid received Dordt College ($27,824 vs. $21,920)
Dort vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dort or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or Dort .
- The average SAT score at Dordt College (1159) is 105 points higher than at DeSales University (1054)
- Incoming Dort students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at DeSales University (25)
- Accepted freshman Dort students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at DeSales University (3.39)
- Dort has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than DeSales University (77.2%)
Dort vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dort or DeSales 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 DeSales University and Dort.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than Dordt College (69% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from DeSales University earn on average $7,800 more per year than Dort graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $43,300)
- Dordt College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than DeSales University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,000)
- Dort graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than DeSales University graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More Dort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DeSales University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/