Dordt University vs Wheaton College

Dordt University and Wheaton College, both esteemed Christian liberal arts institutions, offer distinct educational experiences. Dordt, rooted in the Reformed tradition, boasts a tight-knit community with a 99% acceptance rate, while Wheaton, known for its evangelical heritage, maintains a more selective admissions process with a 44% acceptance rate. Dordt's student body is predominantly white (89%) and hails from the Midwest, while Wheaton's student body is more diverse, with a significant international presence (14%) and a wider geographic representation. Both institutions excel in preparing students for graduate studies or careers, with Dordt boasting a 97% placement rate within six months of graduation and Wheaton achieving a 95% placement rate. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more about these institutions' unique strengths and determine which one aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Dordt University	Wheaton College
Overview
Location	Sioux Center, Iowa	Wheaton, Illinois
Campus setting	Town: Remote	Suburb: Large
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	83.0%	89.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation	Protestant	Undenominational

Admission
Acceptance rate	73.2%	86.3%
Application fees		Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $30
SAT range	1050 - 1290	1250 - 1430
ACT range	21 - 28	27 - 32
Students submitting SAT score	13.0%	32.0%
Students submitting ACT score	62.0%	25.0%
Total number of applicants	1,595	1,993
Total number of admissions given out	1,168	1,719
Admitted students who chose to enroll	440	546
Yield rate	37.7%	31.8%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$50,880	$54,700
Average net price	$26,662	$28,319
Tuition	$33,590	$40,570
Room & board	$10,780	Room/dormitory: $6,640 Meal plan: $4,660
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $21,062	91.0% Average amount $23,469
Students receiving federal student loan	54.0% Average amount $4,998	52.0% Average amount $5,169
Students taking out private loans	54.0% Average amount $4,378	5.0% Average amount $15,404

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,535 Men 52.6% Women 47.4%	2,341 Men 44.9% Women 55.1%
Graduate students	249 Men 35.3% Women 64.7%	706 Men 34.6% Women 65.4%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Low
Out-of-state students	66.1%	N/A
International students	8.4%	5.9%
Campus local/setting	Town: Remote	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	1,311	2,153
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Iowa Minnesota South Dakota California Michigan	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Engineering Business Agriculture Health Professions	Psychology Theology Education Health Professions Social Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	14:1	11:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	74.1%	87.6%
Dropout rate	25.9%	3.1%
Transferred out	N/A	9.1%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	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	Business/Managerial Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,492 Year 2: $48,667 Year 3: $61,559 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,982 Year 2: $37,748 Year 3: $48,761 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $37,694 Year 2: $39,009 Year 3: $48,539 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $30,613 Year 2: $33,459 Year 3: $41,661 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $42,251 Year 2: $37,856 Year 3: $41,339 Theological and Ministerial Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $38,767 Year 2: $39,049 Year 3: $38,775 Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $35,864 Year 3: $36,928 English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,471 Year 2: $27,126 Year 3: $34,682 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $24,825 Year 2: $20,140 Year 3: $32,867 Religious Education (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: $31,289

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