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Overview |
Dominican College | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, NY | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,407 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #759 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dc.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dominican College | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,220 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,220 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,020 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,747 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,666 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Dominican College | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,614 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,436 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 953/1178 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
Dominican College | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dominican College | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Dominican College | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
Dominican College | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Dominican College | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than Dominican College based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 1,407 students)
Dominican College vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dominican College or PennWest California?
- Dominican College of Blauvelt is 304.6% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($31,220.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 169.7% higher at Dominican College than PennWest California ($31,220.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 34.6% lower than costs at Dominican College of Blauvelt ($10,416 vs. $14,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dominican College of Blauvelt than PennWest California (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dominican College of Blauvelt students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($22,666 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Dominican College or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Dominican College .
- The average SAT score at PennWest California (922) is 43 points higher than at Dominican College (879)
- Incoming PennWest California students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Dominican College (19)
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Dominican College (3.09)
Dominican College vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dominican College or PennWest California? 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 PennWest California and Dominican College.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Dominican College of Blauvelt (53% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Dominican College of Blauvelt earn on average $9,000 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $42,500)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Dominican College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Dominican College graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dominican College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/