Dordt University vs Carroll College

Dordt University and Carroll College, two esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Dordt, a private Christian university in Sioux Center, Iowa, boasts a tight-knit community and a strong emphasis on faith-based learning. Carroll, a private liberal arts college in Helena, Montana, prides itself on its stunning natural surroundings and a focus on experiential learning. With acceptance rates of 85% and 75%, respectively, both universities welcome a diverse student body. While Dordt's student population is predominantly White (92%) and female (58%), Carroll's student body is more evenly split between genders (51% female, 49% male) and includes a larger percentage of students of color (28%). Explore the comparison table below to delve into further details about these institutions, including popular majors, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your college decision.

	Carroll College	Dordt University
Overview
Location	Helena, Montana	Sioux Center, Iowa
Campus setting	Town: Remote	Town: Remote
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	80.0%	83.0%
Common app member	Yes	No
Religious affiliation	Catholic	Protestant

Admission
Acceptance rate	83.9%	73.2%
Application fees	$55
SAT range	1100 - 1280	1050 - 1290
ACT range	21 - 28	21 - 28
Students submitting SAT score	21.0%	13.0%
Students submitting ACT score	41.0%	62.0%
Total number of applicants	1,499	1,595
Total number of admissions given out	1,258	1,168
Admitted students who chose to enroll	280	440
Yield rate	22.3%	37.7%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$51,898	$50,880
Average net price	$24,285	$26,662
Tuition	$36,906	$33,590
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $5,112 Meal plan: $5,304	$10,780
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $27,351	100.0% Average amount $21,062
Students receiving federal student loan	56.0% Average amount $5,194	54.0% Average amount $4,998
Students taking out private loans	6.0% Average amount $15,569	54.0% Average amount $4,378

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,098 Men 39.0% Women 61.0%	1,535 Men 52.6% Women 47.4%
Graduate students	23 Men 34.8% Women 65.2%	249 Men 35.3% Women 64.7%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	66.1%
International students	0.3%	8.4%
Campus local/setting	Town: Remote	Town: Remote
Dormitory capacity	1,015	1,311
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Iowa Minnesota South Dakota California Michigan

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Education Business Social Sciences Engineering	Education Engineering Business Agriculture Health Professions
Students to faculty ratio	11:1	14:1
Institutional accreditation	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	67.4%	74.1%
Dropout rate	32.6%	25.9%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $62,366 Year 2: $60,325 Year 3: $60,217 Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,351 Year 2: $30,119 Year 3: $38,625 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,749 Year 2: $34,526 Year 3: $37,694 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: $36,502 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $23,703 Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: $32,803 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,370 Year 2: $26,353 Year 3: $28,581 Civil Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $50,856 Year 3: N/A Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $23,735 Year 2: $16,293 Year 3: N/A Sociology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $33,281 Year 3: N/A	Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $61,563 Year 2: $57,770 Year 3: $65,494 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $57,054 Year 2: $56,776 Year 3: $52,771 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $36,848 Year 3: $40,495 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,652 Year 2: $34,746 Year 3: $35,321 Agricultural Business and Management (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $49,218 Year 2: $48,823 Year 3: N/A Animal Sciences (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $39,369 Year 3: N/A Civil Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $58,673 Year 3: N/A Social Work (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $28,381 Year 3: N/A Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $37,208 Year 3: N/A Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,578 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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