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title: Dordt University ranked among the best colleges and universities in Iowa
date: 2023-02-15T13:01:00-06:00
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# Dordt University ranked among the best colleges and universities in Iowa

 

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 ![]()Dordt University has been ranked among the best colleges and universities in Iowa, according to Intelligent.com.

The research identifies top schools in the state based on tuition fees, credit requirements, and the available formats for coursework (i.e., on-campus or online classes).

Intelligent.com says that studies show that obtaining a degree increases income substantially, with graduates earning 84 percent more than those with only high school diplomas or those without a completed GED. The percentage difference in earnings continues to grow with higher learning degrees such as master's, doctoral or professional degrees, with the unemployment rate decreasing to as much as 1.6% for those with a doctorate. To access the complete ranking, please visit [https://www.intelligent.com/best-colleges-and-universities/iowa/#dordt\_university](https://www.intelligent.com/best-colleges-and-universities/iowa/#dordt_university)

Intelligent.com implemented a unique methodology that ranks each program on a scale from 0 to 100 across five categories. The scoring system compares each university according to program strength, student readiness, return on investment, cost, and student engagement.

**About Dordt University**

As an institution of higher education committed to the Reformed Christian perspective, Dordt University equips students, faculty, alumni, and the broader community to work toward Christ-centered renewal in all aspects of contemporary life. Located in Sioux Center, Iowa, Dordt is a comprehensive university named to the best college lists by U.S. News and World Report, The Wall Street Journal, Times Higher Education, Forbes.com, Washington Monthly, and Princeton Review.

 

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