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Overview |
Azusa Pacific University | DUofC | ||
| Location | Azusa, CA | San Rafael, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,169 | 1,877 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #268 | #407 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | apu.edu | dominican.edu | ||
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Costs |
Azusa Pacific University | DUofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,650 | $48,606 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,650 | $48,606 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,222 | $15,489 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,666 | $49,907 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,474 | $17,194 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 91% |
Admission |
Azusa Pacific University | DUofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,438 | 1,746 | ||
| Admitted | 2,991 | 1,627 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 93.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 1088/1236 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Azusa Pacific University | DUofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Azusa Pacific University | DUofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Azusa Pacific University | DUofC | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Azusa Pacific University | DUofC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Azusa Pacific University | DUofC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Azusa Pacific University is larger than than DUofC based on total student enrollment (7,169 students vs. 1,877 students)
Azusa Pacific University vs. DUofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Azusa Pacific University or DUofC?
- Dominican University of California is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Azusa Pacific University for in-state tuition ($48,606.00 vs. $41,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.7% higher at DUofC than Azusa Pacific University ($48,606.00 vs. $41,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Azusa Pacific University than DUofC ($26,666 vs. $49,907)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Azusa Pacific University are 68% lower than costs at Dominican University of California ($9,222 vs. $15,489)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Azusa Pacific University than Dominican University of California (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Azusa Pacific University students is 59.8% larger than aid received Dominican University of California ($27,474 vs. $17,194)
Azusa Pacific University vs. DUofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Azusa Pacific University or DUofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DUofC or Azusa Pacific University .
- The average SAT score at Azusa Pacific University (1080) is 26 points higher than at DUofC (1054)
- Incoming Azusa Pacific University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at DUofC (23)
- Accepted freshman Azusa Pacific University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at DUofC (3.66)
- DUofC has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Azusa Pacific University (87%)
Azusa Pacific University vs. DUofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Azusa Pacific University or DUofC? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between DUofC and Azusa Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at Azusa Pacific University is higher than Dominican University of California (63% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Dominican University of California earn on average $4,200 more per year than Azusa Pacific University graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $54,200)
- Azusa Pacific University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than DUofC graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Azusa Pacific University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than DUofC graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More DUofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Azusa Pacific University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/