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Overview |
Dominican College | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, NY | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,378 | 5,610 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #623 | #415 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dc.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dominican College | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,160 | $52,598 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,160 | $52,598 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,220 | $15,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,907 | $30,720 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,544 | $37,458 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Dominican College | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,319 | 7,167 | ||
| Admitted | 1,828 | 6,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.8% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| SAT Range | 1095/1235 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dominican College | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Dominican College | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
Dominican College | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Dominican College | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| 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
- Widener University Main Campus is larger than than Dominican College based on total student enrollment (5,610 students vs. 1,378 students)
Dominican College vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dominican College or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Widener University Main Campus is 63.6% more expensive to attend than Dominican College for in-state tuition ($52,598.00 vs. $32,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.6% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Dominican College of Blauvelt ($52,598.00 vs. $32,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dominican College of Blauvelt than Widener University-Main Campus ($23,907 vs. $30,720)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Widener University Main Campus are 4.4% lower than costs at Dominican College of Blauvelt ($15,530 vs. $16,220)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dominican College of Blauvelt as Widener University Main Campus (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 66.2% larger than aid received Dominican College of Blauvelt ($37,458 vs. $22,544)
Dominican College vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dominican College or Widener University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Widener University-Main Campus or Dominican College .
- The average SAT score at Widener University Main Campus (1032) is 153 points higher than at Dominican College (879)
- Incoming Widener University-Main Campus students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Dominican College (19)
- Accepted freshman Widener University-Main Campus students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Dominican College (3.09)
- Widener University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Dominican College (78.8%)
Dominican College vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dominican College or Widener University-Main Campus? 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 Widener University-Main Campus and Dominican College.
- The graduation rate at Widener University-Main Campus is higher than Dominican College of Blauvelt (54% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $8,000 more per year than Dominican College graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $51,500)
- Dominican College of Blauvelt students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dominican College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Widener University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dominican College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/