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Overview |
Dominican College | AMU | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, NY | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,378 | 1,335 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #623 | #560 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dc.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dominican College | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,160 | $26,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,160 | $26,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,220 | $14,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,907 | $23,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,544 | $19,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Dominican College | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,319 | 2,448 | ||
| Admitted | 1,828 | 1,097 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.8% | 44.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 29% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1095/1235 | 1018/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Dominican College | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dominican College | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $231 |
Diversity |
Dominican College | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 13% |
Students |
Dominican College | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Dominican College | AMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dominican College of Blauvelt is larger than than AMU based on total student enrollment (1,378 students vs. 1,335 students)
Dominican College vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dominican College or AMU?
- Dominican College of Blauvelt is 19.4% more expensive to attend than AMU for in-state tuition ($32,160.00 vs. $26,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.4% higher at Dominican College than Ave Maria University ($32,160.00 vs. $26,928.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ave Maria University than Dominican College ($23,515 vs. $23,907)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ave Maria University are 14.8% lower than costs at Dominican College of Blauvelt ($14,125 vs. $16,220)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dominican College of Blauvelt as Ave Maria University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dominican College of Blauvelt students is 12.9% larger than aid received Ave Maria University ($22,544 vs. $19,967)
Dominican College vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dominican College or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or Dominican College .
- The average SAT score at Ave Maria University (1098) is 219 points higher than at Dominican College (879)
- Incoming AMU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Dominican College (19)
- Accepted freshman AMU students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Dominican College (3.09)
- Dominican College has a higher acceptance rate (78.8%) than AMU (44.8%)
Dominican College vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dominican College or AMU? 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 AMU and Dominican College.
- The graduation rate at Dominican College is higher than Ave Maria University (42% vs. 41%)
- Ave Maria University students graduate with a $3,572 lower median federal student loan debt than Dominican College graduates. ($22,428 vs. $26,000)
- AMU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Dominican College graduates. ($231 vs. $268)
- More AMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dominican College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/