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CofC Elmhurst College UIC Concordia University Chicago Saint Xavier University North Park University PC Lewis University Coastal Carolina Northern Illinois GWU Clemson| Dominican University | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Dominican | CSU | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,424 | 3,545 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #573 | #915 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dom.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dominican | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,194 | $30,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,194 | $30,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,552 | $11,590 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,969 | $21,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,588 | $22,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Dominican | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,536 | 6,072 | ||
| Admitted | 5,216 | 4,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.8% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.5% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 934/1140 | 950/1160 | ||
| 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 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Dominican | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dominican | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Dominican | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Dominican | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Dominican | CSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than Dominican based on total student enrollment (3,545 students vs. 3,424 students)
Dominican vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dominican or CSU?
- Dominican University is 22.4% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($37,194.00 vs. $30,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.4% higher at Dominican than Charleston Southern University ($37,194.00 vs. $30,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dominican University than CSU ($16,969 vs. $21,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 8.3% lower than costs at Dominican University ($11,590 vs. $12,552)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dominican University than Charleston Southern University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dominican University students is 23.1% larger than aid received Charleston Southern University ($27,588 vs. $22,411)
Dominican vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dominican or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Dominican .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 20 points higher than at Dominican (1010)
- Incoming CSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Dominican (22)
- Accepted freshman Dominican students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at CSU (3.24)
- Dominican has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than CSU (76.1%)
Dominican vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dominican or CSU? 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 CSU and Dominican.
- The graduation rate at Dominican is higher than Charleston Southern University (63% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Dominican University earn on average $8,200 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $39,800)
- Dominican University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dominican graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Dominican graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/