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Wartburg College Northwestern College| Dordt College | Grand View University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Dort | Grand View University | ||
| Location | Sioux Center, IA | Des Moines, IA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 1,827 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #486 | #884 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dordt.edu | grandview.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dort | Grand View University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,000 | $31,418 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,000 | $31,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $10,956 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,375 | $20,236 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,920 | $22,893 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Dort | Grand View University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,476 | 1,886 | ||
| Admitted | 1,294 | 1,856 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 98.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 920/1080 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Dort | Grand View University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dort | Grand View University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,908 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $247 |
Diversity |
Dort | Grand View University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Dort | Grand View University | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Dort | Grand View 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
- Dordt College is larger than than Grand View University based on total student enrollment (1,861 students vs. 1,827 students)
Dort vs. Grand View University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dort or Grand View University?
- Dordt College is 8.2% more expensive to attend than Grand View University for in-state tuition ($34,000.00 vs. $31,418.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.2% higher at Dort than Grand View University ($34,000.00 vs. $31,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand View University than Dort ($20,236 vs. $27,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand View University are 0.3% lower than costs at Dordt College ($10,956 vs. $10,990)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dordt College as Grand View University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand View University students is 4.4% larger than aid received Dordt College ($22,893 vs. $21,920)
Dort vs. Grand View University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dort or Grand View University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grand View University or Dort .
- The average SAT score at Dordt College (1159) is 190 points higher than at Grand View University (969)
- Incoming Dort students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Grand View University (21)
- Accepted freshman Dort students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Grand View University (3.3)
- Grand View University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than Dort (87.7%)
Dort vs. Grand View University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dort or Grand View 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 Grand View University and Dort.
- The graduation rate at Dort is higher than Grand View University (60% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Grand View University earn on average $600 more per year than Dort graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $43,300)
- Dordt College students graduate with a $908 lower median federal student loan debt than Grand View University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,908)
- Dort graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Grand View University graduates. ($237 vs. $247)
- More Dort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grand View 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/