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ESU Washburn University KU Northwestern College K-State WSU Pitt State USAO UNK| Dordt College | Fort Hays State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Dort | Fort Hays State University | ||
| Location | Sioux Center, IA | Hays, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,929 | 12,843 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #456 | #847 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dordt.edu | fhsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dort | Fort Hays State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,360 | $4,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,360 | $15,615 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,430 | $8,772 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,925 | $13,774 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,944 | $6,338 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 85% |
Admission |
Dort | Fort Hays State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,595 | 2,174 | ||
| Admitted | 1,135 | 1,995 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 44.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 970/1200 | ||
| 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 |
Dort | Fort Hays State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dort | Fort Hays State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $20,718 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $214 |
Diversity |
Dort | Fort Hays State University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 29% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Dort | Fort Hays State University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Dort | Fort Hays State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fort Hays State University is larger than than Dort based on total student enrollment (12,843 students vs. 1,929 students)
Dort vs. Fort Hays State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dort or Fort Hays State University?
- Dordt College is 696.9% more expensive to attend than Fort Hays State University for in-state tuition ($35,360.00 vs. $4,437.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.4% higher at Dort than Fort Hays State University ($35,360.00 vs. $15,615.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fort Hays State University than Dort ($13,774 vs. $27,925)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fort Hays State University are 30.3% lower than costs at Dordt College ($8,772 vs. $11,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dordt College than Fort Hays State University (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dordt College students is 246.2% larger than aid received Fort Hays State University ($21,944 vs. $6,338)
Dort vs. Fort Hays State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dort or Fort Hays State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fort Hays State University or Dort .
- Accepted freshman Dort students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Fort Hays State University (3.45)
- Fort Hays State University has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Dort (71.2%)
Dort vs. Fort Hays State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dort or Fort Hays State 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 Fort Hays State University and Dort.
- The graduation rate at Dort is higher than Fort Hays State University (60% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Dordt College earn on average $1,900 more per year than Fort Hays State University graduates after ten years. ($43,300 vs. $41,400)
- Fort Hays State University students graduate with a $2,282 lower median federal student loan debt than Dort graduates. ($20,718 vs. $23,000)
- Fort Hays State University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Dort graduates. ($214 vs. $237)
- More Dort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fort Hays State University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/