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Overview |
Dort | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Location | Sioux Center, IA | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 31,304 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #486 | #278 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dordt.edu | missouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dort | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,000 | $10,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,000 | $30,441 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $10,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,375 | $19,889 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,920 | $11,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Dort | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,476 | 20,303 | ||
| Admitted | 1,294 | 16,065 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 31% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 1140/1340 | ||
| 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 | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dort | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $21,883 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $226 |
Diversity |
Dort | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Dort | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Dort | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Columbia is larger than than Dort based on total student enrollment (31,304 students vs. 1,861 students)
Dort vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dort or University of Missouri-Columbia?
- Dordt College is 225.3% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Columbia for in-state tuition ($34,000.00 vs. $10,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at Dort than University of Missouri Columbia ($34,000.00 vs. $30,441.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Columbia than Dort ($19,889 vs. $27,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 0.9% lower than costs at Dordt College ($10,890 vs. $10,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dordt College than University of Missouri Columbia (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dordt College students is 89.9% larger than aid received University of Missouri Columbia ($21,920 vs. $11,545)
Dort vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dort or University of Missouri-Columbia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-Columbia or Dort .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 44 points higher than at Dort (1159)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Dort (26)
- Accepted freshman Dort students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (3.61)
- Dort has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than University of Missouri-Columbia (79.1%)
Dort vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dort or University of Missouri-Columbia? 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 Missouri-Columbia and Dort.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than Dordt College (69% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $10,900 more per year than Dort graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $43,300)
- University of Missouri Columbia students graduate with a $1,117 lower median federal student loan debt than Dort graduates. ($21,883 vs. $23,000)
- University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Dort graduates. ($226 vs. $237)
- More Dort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Columbia students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/