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JMU Mason Old Dominion Mary Washington College Virginia Tech VCU William & Mary Longwood University UVA Elon Roanoke College Randolph-Macon| Dominican College of Blauvelt | Christopher Newport University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Dominican College | CNU | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, NY | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,378 | 4,503 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #623 | #418 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dc.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dominican College | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,160 | $10,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,160 | $24,238 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,220 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,907 | $22,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,544 | $9,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 65% |
Admission |
Dominican College | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,319 | 7,062 | ||
| Admitted | 1,828 | 6,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.8% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1095/1235 | 1100/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Dominican College | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dominican College | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Dominican College | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 5% |
Students |
Dominican College | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Dominican College | CNU | ||
| 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
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than Dominican College based on total student enrollment (4,503 students vs. 1,378 students)
Dominican College vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dominican College or CNU?
- Dominican College of Blauvelt is 221.6% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($32,160.00 vs. $10,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.7% higher at Dominican College than Christopher Newport University ($32,160.00 vs. $24,238.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Dominican College ($22,864 vs. $23,907)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 31.2% lower than costs at Dominican College of Blauvelt ($12,360 vs. $16,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dominican College of Blauvelt than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dominican College of Blauvelt students is 146.6% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($22,544 vs. $9,141)
Dominican College vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dominican College or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Dominican College .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 276 points higher than at Dominican College (879)
- Incoming CNU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Dominican College (19)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Dominican College (3.09)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Dominican College (78.8%)
Dominican College vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dominican College or CNU? 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 CNU and Dominican College.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Dominican College of Blauvelt (63% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Dominican College of Blauvelt earn on average $4,400 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $47,100)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Dominican College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- CNU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Dominican College graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dominican College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/