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Overview |
Dort | Mayville State University | ||
| Location | Sioux Center, IA | Mayville, ND | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 1,123 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #486 | #732 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dordt.edu | mayvillestate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dort | Mayville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,000 | $6,517 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,000 | $9,775 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $9,522 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,375 | $14,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,920 | $5,511 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Dort | Mayville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,476 | 292 | ||
| Admitted | 1,294 | 208 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 71.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 51.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 880/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Dort | Mayville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dort | Mayville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $19,030 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $196 |
Diversity |
Dort | Mayville State University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Dort | Mayville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Dort | Mayville State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dordt College is larger than than Mayville State University based on total student enrollment (1,861 students vs. 1,123 students)
Dort vs. Mayville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dort or Mayville State University?
- Dordt College is 421.7% more expensive to attend than Mayville State University for in-state tuition ($34,000.00 vs. $6,517.00)
- Out of state tuition is 247.8% higher at Dort than Mayville State University ($34,000.00 vs. $9,775.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mayville State University than Dort ($14,347 vs. $27,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mayville State University are 15.4% lower than costs at Dordt College ($9,522 vs. $10,990)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dordt College as Mayville State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dordt College students is 297.7% larger than aid received Mayville State University ($21,920 vs. $5,511)
Dort vs. Mayville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dort or Mayville State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mayville State University or Dort .
- Accepted freshman Dort students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Mayville State University (3.14)
- Dort has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Mayville State University (71.2%)
Dort vs. Mayville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dort or Mayville State 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 Mayville State University and Dort.
- The graduation rate at Dort is higher than Mayville State University (60% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Dordt College earn on average $1,400 more per year than Mayville State University graduates after ten years. ($43,300 vs. $41,900)
- Mayville State University students graduate with a $3,970 lower median federal student loan debt than Dort graduates. ($19,030 vs. $23,000)
- Mayville State University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Dort graduates. ($196 vs. $237)
- More Dort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mayville State University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/