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Overview |
Dort | Minnesota | ||
| Location | Sioux Center, IA | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,929 | 54,890 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #456 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dordt.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dort | Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,360 | $14,496 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,360 | $34,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,430 | $13,028 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,925 | $16,730 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,944 | $11,807 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 62% |
Admission |
Dort | Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,595 | 39,863 | ||
| Admitted | 1,135 | 30,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 1310/1480 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Dort | Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dort | Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $208 |
Diversity |
Dort | Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Dort | Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Dort | Minnesota | ||
| 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 Minnesota Twin Cities is larger than than Dort based on total student enrollment (54,890 students vs. 1,929 students)
Dort vs. Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dort or Minnesota?
- Dordt College is 143.9% more expensive to attend than Minnesota for in-state tuition ($35,360.00 vs. $14,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at Dort than University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($35,360.00 vs. $34,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Twin Cities than Dort ($16,730 vs. $27,925)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dordt College are 14% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($11,430 vs. $13,028)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dordt College than University of Minnesota Twin Cities (99% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dordt College students is 85.9% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($21,944 vs. $11,807)
Dort vs. Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dort or Minnesota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Minnesota or Dort .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Twin Cities (1288) is 129 points higher than at Dort (1159)
- Incoming Minnesota students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Dort (26)
- Accepted freshman Minnesota students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Dort (3.65)
- Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Dort (71.2%)
Dort vs. Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dort or Minnesota? 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 Minnesota and Dort.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota is higher than Dordt College (70% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Twin Cities earn on average $14,900 more per year than Dort graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $43,300)
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities students graduate with a $2,815 lower median federal student loan debt than Dort graduates. ($20,185 vs. $23,000)
- Minnesota graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Dort graduates. ($208 vs. $237)
- More Dort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Minnesota students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/