Dort vs. NSA

Comparable Facts

Compare Dordt University in Sioux Center, IA with New Saint Andrews College in Moscow, Idaho on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Dordt University is larger than NSA based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 413 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Dordt University is located in Sioux Center, IA (Remote Town setting); New Saint Andrews College is in Moscow, Idaho (Distant Town setting).
• Dordt University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. New Saint Andrews College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Dordt University 14:1; New Saint Andrews College 19:1.

Dort vs. NSA Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Dort or NSA? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Saint Andrews College than Dort ($16,692 vs. $28,486).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Saint Andrews College are 66% lower than at Dordt University ($4,000 vs. $11,770).
• Dordt University is 120.5% more expensive for in-state tuition than NSA (about $20,250 more per year; $37,050.00 vs. $16,800.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 120.5% higher at Dort than at New Saint Andrews College (about $20,250 more per year; $37,050.00 vs. $16,800.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Dordt University than at New Saint Andrews College (100% vs. 85%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Dordt University students is 473.6% larger than aid received by New Saint Andrews College students ($23,277 vs. $4,058).

Dort vs. NSA Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Dort or NSA? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between NSA and Dort.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at New Saint Andrews College (1260) is 60 points higher than at Dort (1200).
• Incoming NSA students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (26 vs. 25 at Dort).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Dordt University 1070/1330; New Saint Andrews College 1155/1358.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Dordt University 21/29; New Saint Andrews College 23/30.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Dort - Test optional; NSA - Required.
• Typical fall application deadline: NSA Feb 15, 2027.
• NSA has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Dort (68.5%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 38% at Dort vs. 65.6% at NSA.

Dort vs. NSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Dort and NSA? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Dordt University's six-year graduation rate is 60%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for NSA.
• Graduates from Dordt University have median earnings of about $43,300 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for NSA.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.