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Iowa ISU UNOMAHA Northwestern College University of Minnesota-Duluth Drake Northwest Wartburg College WMU USD IU Simpson College| Dordt College | University of Northern Iowa | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Dort | UNI | ||
| Location | Sioux Center, IA | Cedar Falls, IA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 8,945 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #486 | #414 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dordt.edu | uni.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dort | UNI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,000 | $8,111 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,000 | $19,265 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $9,343 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,375 | $15,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,920 | $6,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Dort | UNI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,476 | 4,594 | ||
| Admitted | 1,294 | 4,362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 1020/1330 | ||
| 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 | UNI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dort | UNI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $213 |
Diversity |
Dort | UNI | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Dort | UNI | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Dort | UNI | ||
| 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 Northern Iowa is larger than than Dort based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 1,861 students)
Dort vs. UNI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dort or UNI?
- Dordt College is 319.2% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($34,000.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.5% higher at Dort than University of Northern Iowa ($34,000.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Dort ($15,782 vs. $27,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 17.6% lower than costs at Dordt College ($9,343 vs. $10,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dordt College than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dordt College students is 241.9% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($21,920 vs. $6,412)
Dort vs. UNI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dort or UNI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNI or Dort .
- The average SAT score at Dordt College (1159) is 109 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming Dort students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman Dort students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at UNI (3.61)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Dort (87.7%)
Dort vs. UNI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dort or UNI? 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 UNI and Dort.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than Dordt College (67% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $4,400 more per year than Dort graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $43,300)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $2,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Dort graduates. ($20,625 vs. $23,000)
- UNI graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Dort graduates. ($213 vs. $237)
- More Dort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNI students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/