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MSU Billings Northwestern College C of I BYU-I Carroll College| Dordt College | Rocky Mountain College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Dort | RMC | ||
| Location | Sioux Center, IA | Billings, MT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,929 | 991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #456 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dordt.edu | rocky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dort | RMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,360 | $32,282 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,360 | $32,282 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,430 | $9,576 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,925 | $19,173 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,944 | $25,571 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Dort | RMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,595 | 1,471 | ||
| Admitted | 1,135 | 1,072 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 990/1240 | ||
| 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 | RMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dort | RMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $268 |
Diversity |
Dort | RMC | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Dort | RMC | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Dort | RMC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dordt College is larger than than RMC based on total student enrollment (1,929 students vs. 991 students)
Dort vs. RMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dort or RMC?
- Dordt College is 9.5% more expensive to attend than RMC for in-state tuition ($35,360.00 vs. $32,282.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.5% higher at Dort than Rocky Mountain College ($35,360.00 vs. $32,282.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rocky Mountain College than Dort ($19,173 vs. $27,925)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rocky Mountain College are 19.4% lower than costs at Dordt College ($9,576 vs. $11,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rocky Mountain College than Dordt College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rocky Mountain College students is 16.5% larger than aid received Dordt College ($25,571 vs. $21,944)
Dort vs. RMC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dort or RMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RMC or Dort .
- The average SAT score at Dordt College (1159) is 122 points higher than at RMC (1037)
- Incoming Dort students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at RMC (23)
- Accepted freshman Dort students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at RMC (3.42)
- RMC has a higher acceptance rate (72.9%) than Dort (71.2%)
Dort vs. RMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dort or RMC? 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 RMC and Dort.
- The graduation rate at Dort is higher than Rocky Mountain College (60% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Rocky Mountain College earn on average $3,500 more per year than Dort graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $43,300)
- Dordt College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than RMC graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,000)
- Dort graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than RMC graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More Dort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RMC students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/