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Overview |
Dort | Hamline University | ||
| Location | Sioux Center, IA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 2,638 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #486 | #400 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dordt.edu | hamline.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dort | Hamline University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,000 | $45,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,000 | $45,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $11,213 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,375 | $23,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,920 | $33,013 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Dort | Hamline University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,476 | 3,840 | ||
| Admitted | 1,294 | 3,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 1030/1258 | ||
| 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 | Hamline University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dort | Hamline University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $250 |
Diversity |
Dort | Hamline University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Dort | Hamline University | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Dort | Hamline 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
- Hamline University is larger than than Dort based on total student enrollment (2,638 students vs. 1,861 students)
Dort vs. Hamline University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dort or Hamline University?
- Hamline University is 33.9% more expensive to attend than Dort for in-state tuition ($45,540.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.9% higher at Hamline University than Dordt College ($45,540.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamline University than Dort ($23,021 vs. $27,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dordt College are 2% lower than costs at Hamline University ($10,990 vs. $11,213)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dordt College as Hamline University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamline University students is 50.6% larger than aid received Dordt College ($33,013 vs. $21,920)
Dort vs. Hamline University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dort or Hamline University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hamline University or Dort .
- The average SAT score at Dordt College (1159) is 32 points higher than at Hamline University (1127)
- Incoming Dort students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Hamline University (25)
- Accepted freshman Dort students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Hamline University (3.48)
- Dort has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Hamline University (80.5%)
Dort vs. Hamline University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dort or Hamline 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 Hamline University and Dort.
- The graduation rate at Hamline University is higher than Dordt College (68% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Hamline University earn on average $11,800 more per year than Dort graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $43,300)
- Dordt College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Hamline University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,250)
- Dort graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Hamline University graduates. ($237 vs. $250)
- More Dort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hamline University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/