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Overview |
Dominican College | Roger Williams University | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, NY | Bristol, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,378 | 4,344 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #623 | #336 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dc.edu | rwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dominican College | Roger Williams University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,160 | $42,336 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,160 | $42,336 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,220 | $16,690 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,907 | $37,936 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,544 | $22,491 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Dominican College | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,319 | 8,238 | ||
| Admitted | 1,828 | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.8% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1095/1235 | 1130/1300 | ||
| 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 | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dominican College | Roger Williams University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Dominican College | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 9% |
Students |
Dominican College | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Dominican College | Roger Williams University | ||
| 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
- Roger Williams University is larger than than Dominican College based on total student enrollment (4,344 students vs. 1,378 students)
Dominican College vs. Roger Williams University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dominican College or Roger Williams University?
- Roger Williams University is 31.6% more expensive to attend than Dominican College for in-state tuition ($42,336.00 vs. $32,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.6% higher at Roger Williams University than Dominican College of Blauvelt ($42,336.00 vs. $32,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dominican College of Blauvelt than Roger Williams University ($23,907 vs. $37,936)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dominican College of Blauvelt are 2.9% lower than costs at Roger Williams University ($16,220 vs. $16,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dominican College of Blauvelt than Roger Williams University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dominican College of Blauvelt students is 0.2% larger than aid received Roger Williams University ($22,544 vs. $22,491)
Dominican College vs. Roger Williams University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dominican College or Roger Williams University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roger Williams University or Dominican College .
- Accepted freshman Roger Williams University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Dominican College (3.09)
- Roger Williams University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Dominican College (78.8%)
Dominican College vs. Roger Williams University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dominican College or Roger Williams University? 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 Roger Williams University and Dominican College.
- The graduation rate at Roger Williams University is higher than Dominican College of Blauvelt (59% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Roger Williams University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Dominican College graduates after ten years. ($53,000 vs. $51,500)
- Dominican College of Blauvelt students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Roger Williams University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dominican College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Roger Williams University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Roger Williams University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dominican College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/