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Overview |
Dominican College | W&J | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, NY | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,378 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #623 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dc.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dominican College | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,160 | $27,605 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,160 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,220 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,907 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,544 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Dominican College | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,319 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 1,828 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.8% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1095/1235 | 1010/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Dominican College | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dominican College | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Dominican College | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
Dominican College | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Dominican College | W&J | ||
| 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
- Dominican College of Blauvelt is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (1,378 students vs. 1,162 students)
Dominican College vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dominican College or W&J?
- Dominican College of Blauvelt is 16.5% more expensive to attend than W&J for in-state tuition ($32,160.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.5% higher at Dominican College than Washington & Jefferson College ($32,160.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dominican College of Blauvelt than W&J ($23,907 vs. $26,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 16.6% lower than costs at Dominican College of Blauvelt ($13,910 vs. $16,220)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dominican College of Blauvelt as Washington & Jefferson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 72.9% larger than aid received Dominican College of Blauvelt ($38,971 vs. $22,544)
Dominican College vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dominican College or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Dominican College .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Dominican College (3.09)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Dominican College (78.8%)
Dominican College vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dominican College or W&J? 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 W&J and Dominican College.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Dominican College of Blauvelt (74% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $5,400 more per year than Dominican College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $51,500)
- Dominican College of Blauvelt students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dominican College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dominican College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/