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Overview |
Dort | Georgetown College | ||
| Location | Sioux Center, IA | Georgetown, KY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,929 | 1,463 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #456 | #860 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dordt.edu | georgetowncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dort | Georgetown College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,360 | $41,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,360 | $41,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,430 | $11,385 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,925 | $14,878 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,944 | $41,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Dort | Georgetown College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,595 | 1,815 | ||
| Admitted | 1,135 | 1,341 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 1030/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Dort | Georgetown College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dort | Georgetown College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Dort | Georgetown College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Dort | Georgetown College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Dort | Georgetown College | ||
| 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 Georgetown College based on total student enrollment (1,929 students vs. 1,463 students)
Dort vs. Georgetown College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dort or Georgetown College?
- Georgetown College is 16% more expensive to attend than Dort for in-state tuition ($41,020.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16% higher at Georgetown College than Dordt College ($41,020.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown College than Dort ($14,878 vs. $27,925)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgetown College are 0.4% lower than costs at Dordt College ($11,385 vs. $11,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgetown College than Dordt College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown College students is 88.8% larger than aid received Dordt College ($41,435 vs. $21,944)
Dort vs. Georgetown College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dort or Georgetown College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgetown College or Dort .
- The average SAT score at Dordt College (1159) is 114 points higher than at Georgetown College (1045)
- Incoming Dort students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Georgetown College (23)
- Accepted freshman Dort students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Georgetown College (3.54)
- Georgetown College has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than Dort (71.2%)
Dort vs. Georgetown College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dort or Georgetown College? 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 Georgetown College and Dort.
- The graduation rate at Dort is higher than Georgetown College (60% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Georgetown College earn on average $3,000 more per year than Dort graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $43,300)
- Dordt College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgetown College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dort graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Georgetown College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Dort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgetown College 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/