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Overview |
Dort | Northwest | ||
| Location | Sioux Center, IA | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,929 | 9,664 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #456 | #907 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dordt.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dort | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,360 | $6,442 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,360 | $12,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,430 | $11,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,925 | $15,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,944 | $8,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Dort | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,595 | 6,834 | ||
| Admitted | 1,135 | 5,871 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 970/1200 | ||
| 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 | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dort | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $258 |
Diversity |
Dort | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Dort | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Dort | Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than Dort based on total student enrollment (9,664 students vs. 1,929 students)
Dort vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dort or Northwest?
- Dordt College is 448.9% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($35,360.00 vs. $6,442.00)
- Out of state tuition is 174.4% higher at Dort than Northwest Missouri State University ($35,360.00 vs. $12,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Dort ($15,497 vs. $27,925)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dordt College are 3.1% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($11,430 vs. $11,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dordt College than Northwest Missouri State University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dordt College students is 152.2% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($21,944 vs. $8,700)
Dort vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dort or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or Dort .
- The average SAT score at Dordt College (1159) is 112 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
- Incoming Dort students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Northwest (23)
- Accepted freshman Dort students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Dort (71.2%)
Dort vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dort or Northwest? 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 Northwest and Dort.
- The graduation rate at Dort is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (60% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Dordt College earn on average $2,100 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($43,300 vs. $41,200)
- Dordt College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- Dort graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More Dort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/