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Overview |
Dort | K-State | ||
| Location | Sioux Center, IA | Manhattan, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,929 | 19,745 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #456 | #457 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dordt.edu | k-state.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dort | K-State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,360 | $9,964 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,360 | $26,838 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,430 | $12,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,925 | $18,745 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,944 | $9,391 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 90% |
Admission |
Dort | K-State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,595 | 13,437 | ||
| Admitted | 1,135 | 10,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 79.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 29.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 1040/1260 | ||
| 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 | K-State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dort | K-State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $49,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $232 |
Diversity |
Dort | K-State | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Dort | K-State | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Dort | K-State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kansas State University is larger than than Dort based on total student enrollment (19,745 students vs. 1,929 students)
Dort vs. K-State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dort or K-State?
- Dordt College is 254.9% more expensive to attend than K-State for in-state tuition ($35,360.00 vs. $9,964.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.8% higher at Dort than Kansas State University ($35,360.00 vs. $26,838.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kansas State University than Dort ($18,745 vs. $27,925)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dordt College are 5.2% lower than costs at Kansas State University ($11,430 vs. $12,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dordt College than Kansas State University (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dordt College students is 133.7% larger than aid received Kansas State University ($21,944 vs. $9,391)
Dort vs. K-State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dort or K-State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between K-State or Dort .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Dort (3.65)
- K-State has a higher acceptance rate (79.4%) than Dort (71.2%)
Dort vs. K-State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dort or K-State? 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 K-State and Dort.
- The graduation rate at Dort is higher than Kansas State University (60% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Kansas State University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Dort graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $43,300)
- Kansas State University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Dort graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,000)
- K-State graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Dort graduates. ($232 vs. $237)
- More Dort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former K-State students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/