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Overview |
Dominican | Columbia College | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,196 | 6,046 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #551 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dom.edu | ccis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dominican | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,850 | $24,326 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,850 | $24,326 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,050 | $8,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,162 | $22,824 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,315 | $13,725 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Dominican | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,117 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,581 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Dominican | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dominican | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,034 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $227 |
Diversity |
Dominican | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Dominican | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Dominican | Columbia College | ||
| 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
- Columbia College is larger than than Dominican based on total student enrollment (6,046 students vs. 3,196 students)
Dominican vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dominican or Columbia College?
- Dominican University is 47.4% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($35,850.00 vs. $24,326.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.4% higher at Dominican than Columbia College ($35,850.00 vs. $24,326.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dominican University than Columbia College ($18,162 vs. $22,824)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 27.5% lower than costs at Dominican University ($8,670 vs. $11,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dominican University than Columbia College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dominican University students is 84.4% larger than aid received Columbia College ($25,315 vs. $13,725)
Which college is harder to get into, Dominican or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or Dominican .
- Accepted freshman Dominican students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Columbia College (3.59)
Dominican vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dominican or Columbia 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 Columbia College and Dominican.
- The graduation rate at Dominican is higher than Columbia College (63% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Dominican University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $41,800)
- Columbia College students graduate with a $2,966 lower median federal student loan debt than Dominican graduates. ($22,034 vs. $25,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Dominican graduates. ($227 vs. $258)
- More Dominican graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/