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Overview |
Dort | Waynesburg College | ||
| Location | Sioux Center, IA | Waynesburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,929 | 1,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #456 | #529 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dordt.edu | waynesburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dort | Waynesburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,360 | $28,120 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,360 | $28,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,430 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,925 | $22,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,944 | $18,778 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Dort | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,595 | 1,806 | ||
| Admitted | 1,135 | 1,656 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 91.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dort | Waynesburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Dort | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Dort | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Dort | Waynesburg College | ||
| 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 Waynesburg College based on total student enrollment (1,929 students vs. 1,315 students)
Dort vs. Waynesburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dort or Waynesburg College?
- Dordt College is 25.7% more expensive to attend than Waynesburg College for in-state tuition ($35,360.00 vs. $28,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.7% higher at Dort than Waynesburg University ($35,360.00 vs. $28,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Waynesburg University than Dort ($22,837 vs. $27,925)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dordt College are 7.6% lower than costs at Waynesburg University ($11,430 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Waynesburg University than Dordt College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dordt College students is 16.9% larger than aid received Waynesburg University ($21,944 vs. $18,778)
Dort vs. Waynesburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dort or Waynesburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Waynesburg College or Dort .
- The average SAT score at Dordt College (1159) is 140 points higher than at Waynesburg College (1019)
- Incoming Dort students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Waynesburg College (23)
- Accepted freshman Dort students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Waynesburg College (3.64)
- Waynesburg College has a higher acceptance rate (91.7%) than Dort (71.2%)
Dort vs. Waynesburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dort or Waynesburg College? 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 Waynesburg College and Dort.
- The graduation rate at Dort is higher than Waynesburg University (60% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Waynesburg University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Dort graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $43,300)
- Dordt College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Waynesburg College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dort graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Waynesburg College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Dort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Waynesburg College 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/