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URI SHU Roger Williams University Bryant University Endicott College Johnson & Wales University-Providence Bridgewater State ECSU Salem State University Mercy Saint Thomas Aquinas College Providence| Dominican College of Blauvelt | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Dominican College | RIC | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,407 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #759 | #720 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dc.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dominican College | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,220 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,220 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,020 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,747 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,666 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 62% |
Admission |
Dominican College | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,614 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 1,436 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 953/1178 | 870/1110 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Dominican College | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dominican College | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $219 |
Diversity |
Dominican College | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 8% |
Students |
Dominican College | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Dominican College | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Dominican College based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 1,407 students)
Dominican College vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dominican College or RIC?
- Dominican College of Blauvelt is 229.3% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($31,220.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.8% higher at Dominican College than Rhode Island College ($31,220.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Dominican College ($11,014 vs. $23,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 4.5% lower than costs at Dominican College of Blauvelt ($13,414 vs. $14,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dominican College of Blauvelt than Rhode Island College (99% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dominican College of Blauvelt students is 200.7% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($22,666 vs. $7,537)
Dominican College vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dominican College or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Dominican College .
- The average SAT score at Rhode Island College (913) is 34 points higher than at Dominican College (879)
- Incoming Dominican College students have at the same average ACT score (19) as students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman Dominican College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.09) than students at RIC (3.08)
- Dominican College has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than RIC (87.5%)
Dominican College vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dominican College or RIC? 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 RIC and Dominican College.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than Dominican College of Blauvelt (44% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Dominican College of Blauvelt earn on average $9,500 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $4,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Dominican College graduates. ($21,200 vs. $26,000)
- RIC graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Dominican College graduates. ($219 vs. $268)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dominican College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/