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Overview |
DUofC | Southwestern College | ||
| Location | San Rafael, CA | Winfield, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,877 | 1,174 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #407 | #453 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dominican.edu | sckans.edu | ||
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Costs |
DUofC | Southwestern College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,606 | $36,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,606 | $36,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,489 | $9,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $49,907 | $27,003 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,194 | $26,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
DUofC | Southwestern College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,746 | 1,240 | ||
| Admitted | 1,627 | 870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/25 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1236 | 900/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
DUofC | Southwestern College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DUofC | Southwestern College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
DUofC | Southwestern College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 15% |
Students |
DUofC | Southwestern College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 61% | ||
Campus |
DUofC | Southwestern College | ||
| 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
- Dominican University of California is larger than than Southwestern College based on total student enrollment (1,877 students vs. 1,174 students)
DUofC vs. Southwestern College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DUofC or Southwestern College?
- Dominican University of California is 33.2% more expensive to attend than Southwestern College for in-state tuition ($48,606.00 vs. $36,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.2% higher at DUofC than Southwestern College ($48,606.00 vs. $36,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern College than DUofC ($27,003 vs. $49,907)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern College are 65.1% lower than costs at Dominican University of California ($9,380 vs. $15,489)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern College than Dominican University of California (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern College students is 51.5% larger than aid received Dominican University of California ($26,047 vs. $17,194)
DUofC vs. Southwestern College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DUofC or Southwestern College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern College or DUofC .
- The average SAT score at Dominican University of California (1054) is 55 points higher than at Southwestern College (999)
- Incoming DUofC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southwestern College (22)
- Accepted freshman DUofC students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Southwestern College (3.33)
- DUofC has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Southwestern College (70.2%)
DUofC vs. Southwestern College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DUofC or Southwestern College? 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 Southwestern College and DUofC.
- The graduation rate at Southwestern College is higher than Dominican University of California (57% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Dominican University of California earn on average $5,300 more per year than Southwestern College graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $53,100)
- Southwestern College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than DUofC graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Southwestern College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than DUofC graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More DUofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/