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Overview |
Dominican | Eastern | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Richmond, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,196 | 14,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #551 | #854 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dom.edu | eku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dominican | Eastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,850 | $9,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,850 | $19,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,050 | $10,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,162 | $10,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,315 | $10,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Dominican | Eastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,117 | 15,821 | ||
| Admitted | 4,581 | 10,174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 64.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1140 | 940/1185 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Dominican | Eastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dominican | Eastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,695 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $245 |
Diversity |
Dominican | Eastern | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Dominican | Eastern | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Dominican | Eastern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Dominican based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 3,196 students)
Dominican vs. Eastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dominican or Eastern?
- Dominican University is 275.6% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($35,850.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80% higher at Dominican than Eastern Kentucky University ($35,850.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Dominican ($10,806 vs. $18,162)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 6.7% lower than costs at Dominican University ($10,360 vs. $11,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dominican University than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dominican University students is 139.2% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($25,315 vs. $10,583)
Dominican vs. Eastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dominican or Eastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern or Dominican .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 18 points higher than at Dominican (1010)
- Incoming Dominican students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Dominican students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Dominican has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Dominican vs. Eastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dominican or Eastern? 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 Eastern and Dominican.
- The graduation rate at Dominican is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (63% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Dominican University earn on average $10,100 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $1,305 lower median federal student loan debt than Dominican graduates. ($23,695 vs. $25,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Dominican graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More Dominican graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/