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ISU IU Purdue University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska UNI Wisconsin Illinois Miami Minnesota Michigan State Marquette University| Dordt College | University of Iowa | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Dort | Iowa | ||
| Location | Sioux Center, IA | Iowa City, IA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,929 | 30,042 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #456 | #225 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dordt.edu | uiowa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dort | Iowa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,360 | $9,016 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,360 | $30,979 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,430 | $12,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,925 | $20,121 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,944 | $9,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 74% |
Admission |
Dort | Iowa | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,595 | 25,682 | ||
| Admitted | 1,135 | 21,746 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 1130/1320 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Dort | Iowa | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dort | Iowa | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $21,616 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $223 |
Diversity |
Dort | Iowa | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Dort | Iowa | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Dort | Iowa | ||
| 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
- University of Iowa is larger than than Dort based on total student enrollment (30,042 students vs. 1,929 students)
Dort vs. Iowa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dort or Iowa?
- Dordt College is 292.2% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($35,360.00 vs. $9,016.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.1% higher at Dort than University of Iowa ($35,360.00 vs. $30,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Iowa than Dort ($20,121 vs. $27,925)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dordt College are 10.4% lower than costs at University of Iowa ($11,430 vs. $12,616)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dordt College than University of Iowa (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dordt College students is 130.7% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($21,944 vs. $9,512)
Dort vs. Iowa Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dort or Iowa? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Iowa or Dort .
- The average SAT score at University of Iowa (1164) is 5 points higher than at Dort (1159)
- Incoming Dort students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Iowa (26)
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Dort (3.65)
- Iowa has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Dort (71.2%)
Dort vs. Iowa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dort or Iowa? 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 Iowa and Dort.
- The graduation rate at Iowa is higher than Dordt College (71% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Iowa earn on average $16,500 more per year than Dort graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $43,300)
- University of Iowa students graduate with a $1,384 lower median federal student loan debt than Dort graduates. ($21,616 vs. $23,000)
- Iowa graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Dort graduates. ($223 vs. $237)
- More Dort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/