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Overview |
Dort | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Location | Sioux Center, IA | Saint Cloud, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 10,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #486 | #710 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dordt.edu | stcloudstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dort | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,000 | $8,811 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,000 | $18,695 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,375 | $14,065 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,920 | $6,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Dort | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,476 | 4,810 | ||
| Admitted | 1,294 | 4,583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 95.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 1027/1200 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Dort | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dort | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $232 |
Diversity |
Dort | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Dort | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Dort | St. Cloud State University | ||
| 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
- Saint Cloud State University is larger than than Dort based on total student enrollment (10,420 students vs. 1,861 students)
Dort vs. St. Cloud State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dort or St. Cloud State University?
- Dordt College is 285.9% more expensive to attend than St. Cloud State University for in-state tuition ($34,000.00 vs. $8,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.9% higher at Dort than Saint Cloud State University ($34,000.00 vs. $18,695.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Cloud State University than Dort ($14,065 vs. $27,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Cloud State University are 10.5% lower than costs at Dordt College ($9,950 vs. $10,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dordt College than Saint Cloud State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dordt College students is 262.8% larger than aid received Saint Cloud State University ($21,920 vs. $6,042)
Dort vs. St. Cloud State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dort or St. Cloud State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Cloud State University or Dort .
- The average SAT score at Dordt College (1159) is 129 points higher than at St. Cloud State University (1030)
- Incoming Dort students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at St. Cloud State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Dort students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at St. Cloud State University (3.4)
- St. Cloud State University has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Dort (87.7%)
Dort vs. St. Cloud State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dort or St. Cloud State University? 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 St. Cloud State University and Dort.
- The graduation rate at Dort is higher than Saint Cloud State University (60% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Saint Cloud State University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Dort graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $43,300)
- Saint Cloud State University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Dort graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,000)
- St. Cloud State University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Dort graduates. ($232 vs. $237)
- More Dort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Cloud State University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/