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Overview |
Dort | FBBC&TS | ||
| Location | Sioux Center, IA | Ankeny, IA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,929 | 586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #456 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dordt.edu | faith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dort | FBBC&TS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,360 | $18,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,360 | $18,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,430 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,925 | $18,288 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,944 | $11,791 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Dort | FBBC&TS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,595 | 308 | ||
| Admitted | 1,135 | 153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 49.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 79.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 940/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Dort | FBBC&TS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dort | FBBC&TS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $15,829 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $163 |
Diversity |
Dort | FBBC&TS | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Dort | FBBC&TS | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Dort | FBBC&TS | ||
| 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 FBBC&TS based on total student enrollment (1,929 students vs. 586 students)
Dort vs. FBBC&TS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dort or FBBC&TS?
- Dordt College is 88.7% more expensive to attend than FBBC&TS for in-state tuition ($35,360.00 vs. $18,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.7% higher at Dort than Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary ($35,360.00 vs. $18,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary than Dort ($18,288 vs. $27,925)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary are 43.8% lower than costs at Dordt College ($7,950 vs. $11,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary than Dordt College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dordt College students is 86.1% larger than aid received Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary ($21,944 vs. $11,791)
Dort vs. FBBC&TS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dort or FBBC&TS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FBBC&TS or Dort .
- The average SAT score at Dordt College (1159) is 108 points higher than at FBBC&TS (1051)
- Incoming Dort students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at FBBC&TS (23)
- Accepted freshman Dort students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at FBBC&TS (3.42)
- Dort has a higher acceptance rate (71.2%) than FBBC&TS (49.7%)
Dort vs. FBBC&TS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dort or FBBC&TS? 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 FBBC&TS and Dort.
- The graduation rate at Dort is higher than Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary (60% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Dordt College earn on average $9,000 more per year than FBBC&TS graduates after ten years. ($43,300 vs. $34,300)
- Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary students graduate with a $7,171 lower median federal student loan debt than Dort graduates. ($15,829 vs. $23,000)
- FBBC&TS graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Dort graduates. ($163 vs. $237)
- More Dort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FBBC&TS students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/