College comparison

Dordt University vs Maranatha Baptist University

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Dordt University Sioux Center, IA	Maranatha Baptist University Watertown, WI
Acceptance rateDordt University is more selective	68%	72%
SAT (25–75)	1070–1330	940–1260
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,597	541
Avg net price	$25,807	$26,005
Median earnings (10 yr)Dordt University reports higher median earnings	$52,559	$45,593
Graduation rate	70%	64%
Median debt	$21,500	$14,143
Economic mobility	—	0.9%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Dordt University or Maranatha Baptist University harder to get into?

Dordt University is more selective: Dordt University's acceptance rate is approximately 68% and Maranatha Baptist University's is approximately 72% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Dordt University vs Maranatha Baptist University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1070–1330 at Dordt University and 940–1260 at Maranatha Baptist University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.