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Overview |
Dort | NDSU | ||
| Location | Sioux Center, IA | Fargo, ND | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 12,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #486 | #568 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dordt.edu | ndsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dort | NDSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,000 | $9,309 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,000 | $13,963 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $9,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,375 | $15,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,920 | $5,732 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Dort | NDSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,476 | 8,535 | ||
| Admitted | 1,294 | 8,166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 968/1216 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Dort | NDSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dort | NDSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $53,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $240 |
Diversity |
Dort | NDSU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Dort | NDSU | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Dort | NDSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is larger than than Dort based on total student enrollment (12,242 students vs. 1,861 students)
Dort vs. NDSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dort or NDSU?
- Dordt College is 265.2% more expensive to attend than NDSU for in-state tuition ($34,000.00 vs. $9,309.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.5% higher at Dort than North Dakota State University Main Campus ($34,000.00 vs. $13,963.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Dakota State University Main Campus than Dort ($15,962 vs. $27,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 18.2% lower than costs at Dordt College ($9,300 vs. $10,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dordt College than North Dakota State University Main Campus (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dordt College students is 282.4% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($21,920 vs. $5,732)
Dort vs. NDSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dort or NDSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NDSU or Dort .
- The average SAT score at Dordt College (1159) is 68 points higher than at NDSU (1091)
- Incoming Dort students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at NDSU (24)
- Accepted freshman Dort students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at NDSU (3.53)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Dort (87.7%)
Dort vs. NDSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dort or NDSU? 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 NDSU and Dort.
- The graduation rate at Dort is higher than North Dakota State University Main Campus (60% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $10,300 more per year than Dort graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $43,300)
- Dordt College students graduate with a $300 lower median federal student loan debt than NDSU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,300)
- Dort graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than NDSU graduates. ($237 vs. $240)
- More Dort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NDSU students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/