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JMU University of Lynchburg Roanoke College VCU Marymount University Longwood University Liberty University Mason YCP CNU TU Shepherd University| Dominican College of Blauvelt | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Dominican College | SU | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, NY | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,378 | 4,343 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #623 | #523 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dc.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dominican College | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,160 | $34,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,160 | $34,614 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,220 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,907 | $26,400 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,544 | $24,100 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Dominican College | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,319 | 3,763 | ||
| Admitted | 1,828 | 2,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.8% | 77.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1095/1235 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Dominican College | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dominican College | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Dominican College | SU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 13% |
Students |
Dominican College | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Dominican College | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Dominican College based on total student enrollment (4,343 students vs. 1,378 students)
Dominican College vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dominican College or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 7.6% more expensive to attend than Dominican College for in-state tuition ($34,614.00 vs. $32,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at SU than Dominican College of Blauvelt ($34,614.00 vs. $32,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dominican College of Blauvelt than SU ($23,907 vs. $26,400)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 37.5% lower than costs at Dominican College of Blauvelt ($11,800 vs. $16,220)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dominican College of Blauvelt as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 6.9% larger than aid received Dominican College of Blauvelt ($24,100 vs. $22,544)
Dominican College vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dominican College or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Dominican College .
- The average SAT score at Shenandoah University (1005) is 126 points higher than at Dominican College (879)
- Incoming SU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Dominican College (19)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Dominican College (3.09)
- Dominican College has a higher acceptance rate (78.8%) than SU (77.8%)
Dominican College vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dominican College or SU? 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 SU and Dominican College.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than Dominican College of Blauvelt (45% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Dominican College of Blauvelt earn on average $3,200 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $48,300)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Dominican College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- SU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Dominican College graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dominican College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/