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Carroll University Loras College Wisconsin Marquette University Northwestern College University of St Thomas Edgewood College Augustana WLC Stritch| Dordt College | Saint Norbert College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Dort | SNC | ||
| Location | Sioux Center, IA | De Pere, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 1,882 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #486 | #420 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dordt.edu | snc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dort | SNC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,000 | $42,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,000 | $42,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,375 | $26,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,920 | $28,627 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Dort | SNC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,476 | 3,918 | ||
| Admitted | 1,294 | 3,275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 83.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 1010/1270 | ||
| 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 | SNC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dort | SNC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Dort | SNC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Dort | SNC | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Dort | SNC | ||
| 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
- Saint Norbert College is larger than than Dort based on total student enrollment (1,882 students vs. 1,861 students)
Dort vs. SNC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dort or SNC?
- Saint Norbert College is 24.4% more expensive to attend than Dort for in-state tuition ($42,304.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.4% higher at SNC than Dordt College ($42,304.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Norbert College than Dort ($26,983 vs. $27,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dordt College are 11% lower than costs at Saint Norbert College ($10,990 vs. $12,202)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dordt College as Saint Norbert College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Norbert College students is 30.6% larger than aid received Dordt College ($28,627 vs. $21,920)
Dort vs. SNC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dort or SNC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNC or Dort .
- The average SAT score at Dordt College (1159) is 34 points higher than at SNC (1125)
- Incoming Dort students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at SNC (25)
- Accepted freshman Dort students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at SNC (3.57)
- Dort has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than SNC (83.6%)
Dort vs. SNC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dort or SNC? 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 SNC and Dort.
- The graduation rate at SNC is higher than Dordt College (70% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Saint Norbert College earn on average $7,600 more per year than Dort graduates after ten years. ($50,900 vs. $43,300)
- Dordt College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SNC graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dort graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than SNC graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Dort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SNC students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/