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Overview |
DUofC | CSUMB | ||
| Location | San Rafael, CA | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,877 | 7,045 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #407 | #861 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dominican.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
DUofC | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,606 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,606 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,489 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $49,907 | $11,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,194 | $8,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 66% |
Admission |
DUofC | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,746 | 12,568 | ||
| Admitted | 1,627 | 11,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1236 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
DUofC | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DUofC | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $144 |
Diversity |
DUofC | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
DUofC | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 2% | ||
Campus |
DUofC | CSUMB | ||
| 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
- California State University Monterey Bay is larger than than DUofC based on total student enrollment (7,045 students vs. 1,877 students)
DUofC vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DUofC or CSUMB?
- Dominican University of California is 746.5% more expensive to attend than CSUMB for in-state tuition ($48,606.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 175.8% higher at DUofC than California State University Monterey Bay ($48,606.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Monterey Bay than DUofC ($11,435 vs. $49,907)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dominican University of California are 5% lower than costs at California State University Monterey Bay ($15,489 vs. $16,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dominican University of California than California State University Monterey Bay (91% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dominican University of California students is 97.6% larger than aid received California State University Monterey Bay ($17,194 vs. $8,702)
DUofC vs. CSUMB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DUofC or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or DUofC .
- Accepted freshman DUofC students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at CSUMB (3.45)
- DUofC has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than CSUMB (92.4%)
DUofC vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DUofC or CSUMB? 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 CSUMB and DUofC.
- The graduation rate at DUofC is higher than California State University Monterey Bay (56% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Dominican University of California earn on average $13,100 more per year than CSUMB graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $45,300)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than DUofC graduates. ($14,000 vs. $27,000)
- CSUMB graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than DUofC graduates. ($144 vs. $279)
- More DUofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSUMB students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/