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Sioux Center, IA · Des Moines, IA
| Dordt University | Drake University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $25,807/yr | $29,127/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $22,597/yr | $25,824/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $21,500 | $23,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $21,083/yr | $23,275/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $24,079/yr | $25,171/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $25,113/yr | $27,408/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $29,940/yr | $33,126/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $228/mo | $244/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $11,770/yr | $12,452/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $12,360/yr | $10,701/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,080/yr | $510/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,500/yr | $3,150/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $51,733/yr | $64,835/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $37,050/yr | $52,130/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $37,050/yr | $52,130/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 20% | 22% |
| Students taking federal loans | 41% | 44% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 68% | 64% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1070–1330 | 1110–1350 |
| SAT average | 1221 | 1292 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 21–29 | 24–29 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 21–29 · Math 20–27 | English 22–30 · Math 22–28 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 1,595 | 7,741 |
| Students accepted | 1,135 | 4,964 |
| Students who enrolled | 461 | 639 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 41% | 13% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 21% | 8% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 63% | 31% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 70% | 74% |
| Freshmen who come back | 85% | 84% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $52,559/yr | $71,901/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $36,110–$72,670 | $47,785–$110,436 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 69% | 77% |
| White students graduating | 71% | 79% |
| Black students graduating | 75% | 45% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 45% | 69% |
| Asian students graduating | 80% | 65% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $50,551/yr | $58,233/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 71% | 87% |
| Graduate on time | 67% | 66% |
| Pell students who graduate | 69% | 61% |
| First-gen students who finish | 58% | 43% |
| Low-income students who finish | 72% | 47% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $51,317/yr | $68,149/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 20% · Engineering 13% · Agriculture & Veterinary Science 12% | Business, Management & Marketing 22% · Communication & Journalism 10% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 8% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 20% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 22% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Engineering — 13% of degrees | Communication & Journalism — 10% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Agriculture & Veterinary Science — 12% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 8% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Education — 11% of degrees | Health Professions — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 7% of degrees | Social Sciences — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Educational Administration and Supervision — $72,314/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $91,098/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 21% | 16% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,597 | 2,543 |
| Students per professor | 14 : 1 | 11 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 236 | 1,760 |
| Average professor pay | $7,251/mo | $10,431/mo |
| Full-time professors | 59% | 72% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $83,534 | $89,603 |
| Setting | Town (remote) | City (midsize) |
| Location | Sioux Center, IA | Des Moines, IA |
| Region | Plains | Plains |
| Founded | 1955 | 1881 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 9% | 4.2% |
| Men | 50% | 39% |
| Women | 50% | 61% |
| White students | 81% | 68% |
| Black students | 0.6% | 7.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 2.3% | 9.5% |
| Asian students | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Two or more races | 1.9% | 5.4% |
| Other / not reported | 4.3% | 0.4% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | None |
| First-generation students | 12% | 15% |
| Part-time students | 1.1% | 2.2% |
| Students age 25+ | 1.4% | 3.3% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $11,202/yr | $13,803/yr |
| Endowment | $74.8M | $306.2M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,509 | 1,758 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | No data reported | $6,470/yr |
| Meal plan charge | No data reported | $5,388/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 21 meals/week | 20 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | No data reported |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | Yes |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NAIA Division II | NCAA Division I-FCS |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 19 | 14 |
| Student athletes | 684 | 387 |
| Athletic scholarships | $5.6M | $5.0M |
| Athletics budget | $10.1M | $21.3M |
| Athletics revenue | $10.1M | $21.3M |
| Recruiting spend | $114,413 | $217,012 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.