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Harding University Northwestern College Abilene Christian University ORU Oklahoma City University OBU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UCO-Central SCAD LeTourneau University| Dordt College | Oklahoma Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Dort | OC | ||
| Location | Sioux Center, IA | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 2,537 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #486 | #824 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dordt.edu | oc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dort | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,000 | $24,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,000 | $24,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $8,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,375 | $20,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,920 | $17,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Dort | OC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,476 | 1,634 | ||
| Admitted | 1,294 | 1,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dort | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,652 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $244 |
Diversity |
Dort | OC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Dort | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Dort | OC | ||
| 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
- Oklahoma Christian University is larger than than Dort based on total student enrollment (2,537 students vs. 1,861 students)
Dort vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dort or OC?
- Dordt College is 38.5% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($34,000.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.5% higher at Dort than Oklahoma Christian University ($34,000.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Christian University than Dort ($20,237 vs. $27,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 32.7% lower than costs at Dordt College ($8,280 vs. $10,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dordt College than Oklahoma Christian University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dordt College students is 24.5% larger than aid received Oklahoma Christian University ($21,920 vs. $17,601)
Dort vs. OC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dort or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or Dort .
- The average SAT score at Dordt College (1159) is 41 points higher than at OC (1118)
- Incoming Dort students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at OC (25)
- Accepted freshman Dort students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at OC (3.62)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Dort (87.7%)
Dort vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dort or OC? 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 OC and Dort.
- The graduation rate at Dort is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (60% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Dordt College earn on average $1,500 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($43,300 vs. $41,800)
- Dordt College students graduate with a $652 lower median federal student loan debt than OC graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,652)
- Dort graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than OC graduates. ($237 vs. $244)
- More Dort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/