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Minnesota State University-Mankato NDSU Concordia College at Moorhead St. Cloud State University South Dakota State University Winona State University Liberty University University of Minnesota-Duluth Northwestern College Minnesota Arkansas State University Bemidji State University| Dordt College | Minnesota State University Moorhead | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Dort | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Location | Sioux Center, IA | Moorhead, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 4,682 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #486 | #608 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dordt.edu | mnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dort | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,000 | $8,838 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,000 | $17,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $10,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,375 | $17,939 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,920 | $6,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Dort | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,476 | 3,898 | ||
| Admitted | 1,294 | 2,207 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 1080/1290 | ||
| 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 | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dort | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $22,276 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $230 |
Diversity |
Dort | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Dort | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Dort | MSU Moorhead | ||
| 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
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is larger than than Dort based on total student enrollment (4,682 students vs. 1,861 students)
Dort vs. MSU Moorhead Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dort or MSU Moorhead?
- Dordt College is 284.7% more expensive to attend than MSU Moorhead for in-state tuition ($34,000.00 vs. $8,838.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.4% higher at Dort than Minnesota State University Moorhead ($34,000.00 vs. $17,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Moorhead than Dort ($17,939 vs. $27,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Moorhead are 8.8% lower than costs at Dordt College ($10,104 vs. $10,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dordt College than Minnesota State University Moorhead (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dordt College students is 217.5% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($21,920 vs. $6,905)
Dort vs. MSU Moorhead Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dort or MSU Moorhead? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU Moorhead or Dort .
- The average SAT score at Dordt College (1159) is 110 points higher than at MSU Moorhead (1049)
- Incoming Dort students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at MSU Moorhead (23)
- Accepted freshman Dort students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at MSU Moorhead (3.52)
- Dort has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
Dort vs. MSU Moorhead Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dort or MSU Moorhead? 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 MSU Moorhead and Dort.
- The graduation rate at Dort is higher than Minnesota State University Moorhead (60% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Dordt College earn on average $900 more per year than MSU Moorhead graduates after ten years. ($43,300 vs. $42,400)
- Minnesota State University Moorhead students graduate with a $724 lower median federal student loan debt than Dort graduates. ($22,276 vs. $23,000)
- MSU Moorhead graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Dort graduates. ($230 vs. $237)
- More Dort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU Moorhead 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/