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K-State ESU University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska Arkansas Iowa University of Missouri-Kansas City UALR Johnson County Community College OU Baker Washburn University| Dordt College | University of Kansas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Dort | KU | ||
| Location | Sioux Center, IA | Lawrence, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 26,708 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #486 | #252 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dordt.edu | ku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dort | KU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,000 | $10,092 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,000 | $26,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $10,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,375 | $18,950 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,920 | $11,140 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Dort | KU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,476 | 16,204 | ||
| Admitted | 1,294 | 14,234 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 1090/1340 | ||
| 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 | KU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dort | KU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $211 |
Diversity |
Dort | KU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Dort | KU | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Dort | KU | ||
| 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
- University of Kansas is larger than than Dort based on total student enrollment (26,708 students vs. 1,861 students)
Dort vs. KU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dort or KU?
- Dordt College is 236.9% more expensive to attend than KU for in-state tuition ($34,000.00 vs. $10,092.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.1% higher at Dort than University of Kansas ($34,000.00 vs. $26,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kansas than Dort ($18,950 vs. $27,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Kansas are 8.4% lower than costs at Dordt College ($10,136 vs. $10,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dordt College than University of Kansas (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dordt College students is 96.8% larger than aid received University of Kansas ($21,920 vs. $11,140)
Dort vs. KU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dort or KU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KU or Dort .
- The average SAT score at Dordt College (1159) is 14 points higher than at KU (1145)
- Incoming Dort students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at KU (25)
- Accepted freshman KU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Dort (3.65)
- KU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Dort (87.7%)
Dort vs. KU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dort or KU? 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 KU and Dort.
- The graduation rate at KU is higher than Dordt College (61% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $11,300 more per year than Dort graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $43,300)
- University of Kansas students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Dort graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,000)
- KU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Dort graduates. ($211 vs. $237)
- More Dort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KU 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/