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Overview |
Dort | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Sioux Center, IA | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 1,688 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #486 | #393 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dordt.edu | nebrwesleyan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dort | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,000 | $38,898 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,000 | $38,898 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $11,374 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,375 | $25,201 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,920 | $26,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Dort | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,476 | 2,370 | ||
| Admitted | 1,294 | 1,931 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 1010/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Dort | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dort | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $258 |
Diversity |
Dort | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Dort | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Dort | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Dordt College is larger than than Nebraska Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (1,861 students vs. 1,688 students)
Dort vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dort or Nebraska Wesleyan University?
- Nebraska Wesleyan University is 14.4% more expensive to attend than Dort for in-state tuition ($38,898.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at Nebraska Wesleyan University than Dordt College ($38,898.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nebraska Wesleyan University than Dort ($25,201 vs. $27,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dordt College are 3.5% lower than costs at Nebraska Wesleyan University ($10,990 vs. $11,374)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dordt College as Nebraska Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nebraska Wesleyan University students is 21% larger than aid received Dordt College ($26,523 vs. $21,920)
Dort vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dort or Nebraska Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nebraska Wesleyan University or Dort .
- The average SAT score at Dordt College (1159) is 38 points higher than at Nebraska Wesleyan University (1121)
- Incoming Dort students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Nebraska Wesleyan University (25)
- Accepted freshman Nebraska Wesleyan University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Dort (3.65)
- Dort has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Nebraska Wesleyan University (81.5%)
Dort vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dort or Nebraska Wesleyan 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 Nebraska Wesleyan University and Dort.
- The graduation rate at Nebraska Wesleyan University is higher than Dordt College (64% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Nebraska Wesleyan University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Dort graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $43,300)
- Dordt College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- Dort graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More Dort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nebraska Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/