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Elmhurst College UIC Concordia University Chicago Saint Xavier University North Park University Lewis University Northern Illinois CSU Benedictine University St. Mary's College ISU Loyola| Dominican University | Silver Lake College of the Holy Family | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Dominican | SLC | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Manitowoc, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,196 | 444 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #551 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dom.edu | sl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dominican | SLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,850 | $28,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,850 | $28,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,050 | $11,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,162 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,315 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Dominican | SLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,117 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,581 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| 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 | SLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dominican | SLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,726 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $276 |
Diversity |
Dominican | SLC | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 18% |
Students |
Dominican | SLC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Dominican | SLC | ||
| 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
- Dominican University is larger than than SLC based on total student enrollment (3,196 students vs. 444 students)
Dominican vs. SLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dominican or SLC?
- Dominican University is 24% more expensive to attend than SLC for in-state tuition ($35,850.00 vs. $28,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24% higher at Dominican than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($35,850.00 vs. $28,900.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dominican University are 4.2% lower than costs at Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($11,050 vs. $11,510)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dominican University than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dominican University students is ?% larger than aid received Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($25,315 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Dominican or SLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SLC or Dominican .
Dominican vs. SLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dominican or SLC? 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 SLC and Dominican.
- The graduation rate at Dominican is higher than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family (63% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Dominican University earn on average $8,800 more per year than SLC graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $39,200)
- Dominican University students graduate with a $1,726 lower median federal student loan debt than SLC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,726)
- Dominican graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than SLC graduates. ($258 vs. $276)
- More Dominican graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SLC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/