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Overview |
Dort | Methodist | ||
| Location | Sioux Center, IA | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,929 | 1,768 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #456 | #709 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dordt.edu | methodist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dort | Methodist | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,360 | $38,936 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,360 | $38,936 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,430 | $13,586 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,925 | $25,786 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,944 | $27,792 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Dort | Methodist | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,595 | 2,738 | ||
| Admitted | 1,135 | 2,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 23/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 1110/1220 | ||
| 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 | Methodist | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dort | Methodist | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Dort | Methodist | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 12% |
Students |
Dort | Methodist | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Dort | Methodist | ||
| 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 Methodist based on total student enrollment (1,929 students vs. 1,768 students)
Dort vs. Methodist Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dort or Methodist?
- Methodist University is 10.1% more expensive to attend than Dort for in-state tuition ($38,936.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at Methodist than Dordt College ($38,936.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Methodist University than Dort ($25,786 vs. $27,925)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dordt College are 18.9% lower than costs at Methodist University ($11,430 vs. $13,586)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Methodist University than Dordt College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Methodist University students is 26.6% larger than aid received Dordt College ($27,792 vs. $21,944)
Dort vs. Methodist Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dort or Methodist? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Methodist or Dort .
- The average SAT score at Dordt College (1159) is 204 points higher than at Methodist (955)
- Incoming Dort students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Methodist (20)
- Accepted freshman Dort students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Methodist (3.58)
- Methodist has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Dort (71.2%)
Dort vs. Methodist Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dort or Methodist? 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 Methodist and Dort.
- The graduation rate at Dort is higher than Methodist University (60% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Methodist University earn on average $400 more per year than Dort graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $43,300)
- Dordt College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Methodist graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dort graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Methodist graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Dort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Methodist students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/