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Overview |
Dort | Georgian Court University | ||
| Location | Sioux Center, IA | Lakewood, NJ | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 1,962 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #486 | #546 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dordt.edu | georgian.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dort | Georgian Court University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,000 | $33,838 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,000 | $33,838 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $12,296 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,375 | $18,187 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,920 | $29,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Dort | Georgian Court University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,476 | 2,057 | ||
| Admitted | 1,294 | 1,559 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 1043/1251 | ||
| 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 | Georgian Court University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dort | Georgian Court University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $258 |
Diversity |
Dort | Georgian Court University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 10% |
Students |
Dort | Georgian Court University | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Dort | Georgian Court 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
- Georgian Court University is larger than than Dort based on total student enrollment (1,962 students vs. 1,861 students)
Dort vs. Georgian Court University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dort or Georgian Court University?
- Dordt College is 0.5% more expensive to attend than Georgian Court University for in-state tuition ($34,000.00 vs. $33,838.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at Dort than Georgian Court University ($34,000.00 vs. $33,838.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgian Court University than Dort ($18,187 vs. $27,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dordt College are 11.9% lower than costs at Georgian Court University ($10,990 vs. $12,296)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dordt College as Georgian Court University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgian Court University students is 33% larger than aid received Dordt College ($29,162 vs. $21,920)
Dort vs. Georgian Court University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dort or Georgian Court University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgian Court University or Dort .
- The average SAT score at Dordt College (1159) is 214 points higher than at Georgian Court University (945)
- Accepted freshman Dort students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Georgian Court University (3.59)
- Dort has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Georgian Court University (75.8%)
Dort vs. Georgian Court University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dort or Georgian Court 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 Georgian Court University and Dort.
- The graduation rate at Dort is higher than Georgian Court University (60% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Dordt College earn on average $1,300 more per year than Georgian Court University graduates after ten years. ($43,300 vs. $42,000)
- Dordt College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgian Court University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- Dort graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Georgian Court University graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More Dort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgian Court University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/