Dordt University — Sioux Center, IA

Mechanical Engineering

at Dordt University · Sioux Center, IA

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The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $61,563/yr starting out — that's 105% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 3.5 years to earn back what you spent
$Students on financial aid pay about $25,807/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $111,063 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$51,733/yr

Starting Salary

$61,563

Finish Rate

70.1%

$51,733/yr

Full sticker price — tuition, housing, and fees before any aid

Students on financial aid pay $25,807/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $25,926/yr)

4 Years Total

$206,932

Typical Debt

$21,500

Interest You'd Owe

+$7,835

What You'd Really Pay

$111,063

That's about $244/month for 10 years after you graduate

You'd earn (with degree)$615,630

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$111,063

Pays for Itself In

3.5 yrs

Salary Boost

+105%

Ahead After 10 Years

$504,567

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost40/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed22.9/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost14/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate10.5/15

Will you actually finish?

Data from the U.S. Department of Education. Salaries are what recent grads typically earn — yours could be higher or lower.

Costs can change. These numbers don't adjust for where you live, and only cover students who used federal financial aid. Not financial advice.