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Kentucky University of Toledo Elmhurst College UIC Eastern Concordia University Chicago Murray State University WKU Saint Xavier University North Park University Xavier UC| Dominican University | Northern Kentucky University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Dominican | NKU | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Highland Heights, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,424 | 14,961 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #573 | #912 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dom.edu | nku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dominican | NKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,194 | $10,512 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,194 | $21,096 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,552 | $11,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,969 | $8,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,588 | $11,492 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Dominican | NKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,536 | 6,417 | ||
| Admitted | 5,216 | 6,162 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.8% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.5% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 934/1140 | 916/1133 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Dominican | NKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dominican | NKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,950 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $257 |
Diversity |
Dominican | NKU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Dominican | NKU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Dominican | NKU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than Dominican based on total student enrollment (14,961 students vs. 3,424 students)
Dominican vs. NKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dominican or NKU?
- Dominican University is 253.8% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($37,194.00 vs. $10,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.3% higher at Dominican than Northern Kentucky University ($37,194.00 vs. $21,096.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Dominican ($8,151 vs. $16,969)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 7.7% lower than costs at Dominican University ($11,660 vs. $12,552)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dominican University than Northern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dominican University students is 140.1% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($27,588 vs. $11,492)
Dominican vs. NKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dominican or NKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NKU or Dominican .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 58 points higher than at Dominican (1010)
- Incoming NKU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Dominican (22)
- Accepted freshman Dominican students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at NKU (3.42)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Dominican (79.8%)
Dominican vs. NKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dominican or NKU? 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 NKU and Dominican.
- The graduation rate at Dominican is higher than Northern Kentucky University (63% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Dominican University earn on average $8,300 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $39,700)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $50 lower median federal student loan debt than Dominican graduates. ($24,950 vs. $25,000)
- NKU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Dominican graduates. ($257 vs. $258)
- More Dominican graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/