College comparison

Dordt University vs Southern Adventist 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	Southern Adventist University Collegedale, TN
Acceptance rateSouthern Adventist University is more selective	68%	66%
SAT (25–75)	1070–1330	1020–1300
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,597	2,773
Avg net price	$25,807	$24,345
Median earnings (10 yr)Southern Adventist University reports higher median earnings	$52,559	$53,723
Graduation rate	70%	49%
Median debt	$21,500	$24,500
Economic mobility	—	2.4%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Dordt University or Southern Adventist University harder to get into?

Southern Adventist University is more selective: Dordt University's acceptance rate is approximately 68% and Southern Adventist University's is approximately 66% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Dordt University vs Southern Adventist University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1070–1330 at Dordt University and 1020–1300 at Southern Adventist 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.