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Overview |
Dominican College | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, NY | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,378 | 2,247 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #623 | #313 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dc.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dominican College | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,160 | $56,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,160 | $56,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,220 | $15,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,907 | $27,258 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,544 | $45,318 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Dominican College | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,319 | 5,974 | ||
| Admitted | 1,828 | 4,702 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.8% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1095/1235 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dominican College | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Dominican College | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Dominican College | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Dominican College | Susquahanna | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Susquehanna University is larger than than Dominican College based on total student enrollment (2,247 students vs. 1,378 students)
Dominican College vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dominican College or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 76% more expensive to attend than Dominican College for in-state tuition ($56,600.00 vs. $32,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76% higher at Susquahanna than Dominican College of Blauvelt ($56,600.00 vs. $32,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dominican College of Blauvelt than Susquahanna ($23,907 vs. $27,258)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Susquehanna University are 3.3% lower than costs at Dominican College of Blauvelt ($15,700 vs. $16,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dominican College of Blauvelt than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 101% larger than aid received Dominican College of Blauvelt ($45,318 vs. $22,544)
Dominican College vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dominican College or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Dominican College .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Dominican College (3.09)
- Dominican College has a higher acceptance rate (78.8%) than Susquahanna (78.7%)
Dominican College vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dominican College or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Dominican College.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Dominican College of Blauvelt (77% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Dominican College graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $51,500)
- Dominican College of Blauvelt students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dominican College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dominican College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/