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Overview |
GCU | Dort | ||
| Location | Phoenix, AZ | Sioux Center, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 101,816 | 1,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #486 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Reformed Church | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcu.edu | dordt.edu | ||
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Costs |
GCU | Dort | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,500 | $34,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,500 | $34,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,800 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,939 | $27,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,662 | $21,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
GCU | Dort | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,304 | 1,476 | ||
| Admitted | 22,818 | 1,294 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37% | 34.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | |||
| 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 |
GCU | Dort | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCU | Dort | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $43,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $237 |
Diversity |
GCU | Dort | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
GCU | Dort | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 50% | ||
Campus |
GCU | Dort | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Canyon University is larger than than Dort based on total student enrollment (101,816 students vs. 1,861 students)
GCU vs. Dort Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCU or Dort?
- Dordt College is 106.1% more expensive to attend than GCU for in-state tuition ($34,000.00 vs. $16,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.1% higher at Dort than Grand Canyon University ($34,000.00 vs. $16,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Canyon University than Dort ($21,939 vs. $27,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Canyon University are 40.9% lower than costs at Dordt College ($7,800 vs. $10,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dordt College than Grand Canyon University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dordt College students is 126.9% larger than aid received Grand Canyon University ($21,920 vs. $9,662)
GCU vs. Dort Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GCU or Dort? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dort or GCU .
- Dort has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than GCU (77.9%)
GCU vs. Dort Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCU or Dort? 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 Dort and GCU.
- The graduation rate at Dort is higher than Grand Canyon University (60% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Grand Canyon University earn on average $11,000 more per year than Dort graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $43,300)
- Grand Canyon University students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Dort graduates. ($18,750 vs. $23,000)
- GCU graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Dort graduates. ($193 vs. $237)
- More Dort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GCU students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/