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Overview |
Dominican College | WCU | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, NY | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,378 | 17,076 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #623 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dc.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dominican College | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,160 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,160 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,220 | $12,474 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,907 | $21,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,544 | $5,503 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 70% |
Admission |
Dominican College | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,319 | 16,467 | ||
| Admitted | 1,828 | 13,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.8% | 79.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1095/1235 | 1100/1270 | ||
| 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 | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dominican College | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $242 |
Diversity |
Dominican College | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Dominican College | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Dominican College | WCU | ||
| 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
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Dominican College based on total student enrollment (17,076 students vs. 1,378 students)
Dominican College vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dominican College or WCU?
- Dominican College of Blauvelt is 316.8% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($32,160.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.7% higher at Dominican College than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($32,160.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Chester University of Pennsylvania than Dominican College ($21,684 vs. $23,907)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Chester University of Pennsylvania are 30% lower than costs at Dominican College of Blauvelt ($12,474 vs. $16,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dominican College of Blauvelt than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dominican College of Blauvelt students is 309.7% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($22,544 vs. $5,503)
Dominican College vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dominican College or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Dominican College .
- The average SAT score at West Chester University of Pennsylvania (1072) is 193 points higher than at Dominican College (879)
- Incoming WCU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Dominican College (19)
- Accepted freshman WCU students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Dominican College (3.09)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than Dominican College (78.8%)
Dominican College vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dominican College or WCU? 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 WCU and Dominican College.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Dominican College of Blauvelt (68% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Dominican College of Blauvelt earn on average $2,500 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $49,000)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Dominican College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,000)
- WCU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Dominican College graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dominican College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/