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Overview |
Dort | W&J | ||
| Location | Sioux Center, IA | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #486 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dordt.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dort | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,000 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,000 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,375 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,920 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Dort | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,476 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 1,294 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dort | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Dort | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Dort | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Dort | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dordt College is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (1,861 students vs. 1,151 students)
Dort vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dort or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 45.9% more expensive to attend than Dort for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.9% higher at W&J than Dordt College ($49,612.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than Dort ($25,636 vs. $27,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dordt College are 23.1% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($10,990 vs. $13,524)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dordt College as Washington & Jefferson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 77.8% larger than aid received Dordt College ($38,963 vs. $21,920)
Dort vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dort or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Dort .
- Accepted freshman Dort students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at W&J (3.54)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Dort (87.7%)
Dort vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dort or W&J? 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 W&J and Dort.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Dordt College (74% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $13,600 more per year than Dort graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $43,300)
- Dordt College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dort graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Dort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former W&J students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/