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Overview |
Dort | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
| Location | Sioux Center, IA | Duluth, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 9,675 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #486 | #527 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dordt.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dort | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,000 | $12,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,000 | $18,028 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $9,638 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,375 | $18,031 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,920 | $7,345 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
Dort | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,476 | 9,512 | ||
| Admitted | 1,294 | 7,676 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 1120/1350 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Dort | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dort | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $258 |
Diversity |
Dort | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Dort | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Dort | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Minnesota Duluth is larger than than Dort based on total student enrollment (9,675 students vs. 1,861 students)
Dort vs. University of Minnesota-Duluth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dort or University of Minnesota-Duluth?
- Dordt College is 169% more expensive to attend than University of Minnesota-Duluth for in-state tuition ($34,000.00 vs. $12,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.6% higher at Dort than University of Minnesota Duluth ($34,000.00 vs. $18,028.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Duluth than Dort ($18,031 vs. $27,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Duluth are 14% lower than costs at Dordt College ($9,638 vs. $10,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dordt College than University of Minnesota Duluth (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dordt College students is 198.4% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Duluth ($21,920 vs. $7,345)
Dort vs. University of Minnesota-Duluth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dort or University of Minnesota-Duluth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Minnesota-Duluth or Dort .
- The average SAT score at Dordt College (1159) is 50 points higher than at University of Minnesota-Duluth (1109)
- Incoming Dort students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Minnesota-Duluth (24)
- Accepted freshman Dort students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at University of Minnesota-Duluth (3.51)
- Dort has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than University of Minnesota-Duluth (80.7%)
Dort vs. University of Minnesota-Duluth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dort or University of Minnesota-Duluth? 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 University of Minnesota-Duluth and Dort.
- The graduation rate at Dort is higher than University of Minnesota Duluth (60% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Duluth earn on average $10,200 more per year than Dort graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $43,300)
- Dordt College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- Dort graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More Dort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Minnesota-Duluth students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/