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Overview |
Dominican College | Chatham | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,378 | 2,319 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #623 | #326 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dc.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dominican College | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,160 | $42,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,160 | $42,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,220 | $14,324 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,907 | $29,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,544 | $27,984 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Dominican College | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,319 | 4,169 | ||
| Admitted | 1,828 | 2,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.8% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1095/1235 | 1070/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Dominican College | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dominican College | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $211 |
Diversity |
Dominican College | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 5% |
Students |
Dominican College | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Dominican College | Chatham | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chatham University is larger than than Dominican College based on total student enrollment (2,319 students vs. 1,378 students)
Dominican College vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dominican College or Chatham?
- Chatham University is 31.4% more expensive to attend than Dominican College for in-state tuition ($42,250.00 vs. $32,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.4% higher at Chatham than Dominican College of Blauvelt ($42,250.00 vs. $32,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dominican College of Blauvelt than Chatham ($23,907 vs. $29,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 13.2% lower than costs at Dominican College of Blauvelt ($14,324 vs. $16,220)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dominican College of Blauvelt as Chatham University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 24.1% larger than aid received Dominican College of Blauvelt ($27,984 vs. $22,544)
Dominican College vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dominican College or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or Dominican College .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.77 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Dominican College (3.09)
- Dominican College has a higher acceptance rate (78.8%) than Chatham (70.1%)
Dominican College vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dominican College or Chatham? 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 Chatham and Dominican College.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than Dominican College of Blauvelt (60% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Dominican College of Blauvelt earn on average $14,800 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Dominican College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Dominican College graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More Chatham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dominican College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/