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Overview |
Dort | Malone University | ||
| Location | Sioux Center, IA | Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,929 | 1,205 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #456 | #524 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dordt.edu | malone.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dort | Malone University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,360 | $34,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,360 | $34,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,430 | $11,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,925 | $23,362 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,944 | $24,616 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Dort | Malone University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,595 | 1,335 | ||
| Admitted | 1,135 | 1,009 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 885/1236 | ||
| 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 | Malone University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dort | Malone University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $24,819 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $256 |
Diversity |
Dort | Malone University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Dort | Malone University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Dort | Malone 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 Malone University based on total student enrollment (1,929 students vs. 1,205 students)
Dort vs. Malone University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dort or Malone University?
- Dordt College is 1.6% more expensive to attend than Malone University for in-state tuition ($35,360.00 vs. $34,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at Dort than Malone University ($35,360.00 vs. $34,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Malone University than Dort ($23,362 vs. $27,925)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Malone University are 1.2% lower than costs at Dordt College ($11,290 vs. $11,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Malone University than Dordt College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Malone University students is 12.2% larger than aid received Dordt College ($24,616 vs. $21,944)
Dort vs. Malone University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dort or Malone University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Malone University or Dort .
- The average SAT score at Dordt College (1159) is 130 points higher than at Malone University (1029)
- Incoming Dort students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Malone University (22)
- Accepted freshman Dort students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Malone University (3.49)
- Malone University has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Dort (71.2%)
Dort vs. Malone University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dort or Malone 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 Malone University and Dort.
- The graduation rate at Dort is higher than Malone University (60% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Malone University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Dort graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $43,300)
- Dordt College students graduate with a $1,819 lower median federal student loan debt than Malone University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,819)
- Dort graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Malone University graduates. ($237 vs. $256)
- More Dort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Malone University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/