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Overview |
Moody | Dominican | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | River Forest, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,410 | 3,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #551 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moody.edu | dom.edu | ||
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Costs |
Moody | Dominican | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,680 | $35,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,680 | $35,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $11,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,368 | $18,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,560 | $25,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Moody | Dominican | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 324 | 5,117 | ||
| Admitted | 305 | 4,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 57% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Moody | Dominican | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Moody | Dominican | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $258 |
Diversity |
Moody | Dominican | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 1% |
Students |
Moody | Dominican | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Moody | Dominican | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dominican University is larger than than Moody based on total student enrollment (3,196 students vs. 2,410 students)
Moody vs. Dominican Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Moody or Dominican?
- Dominican University is 162.1% more expensive to attend than Moody for in-state tuition ($35,850.00 vs. $13,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162.1% higher at Dominican than Moody Bible Institute ($35,850.00 vs. $13,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dominican University than Moody ($18,162 vs. $21,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dominican University are 14.1% lower than costs at Moody Bible Institute ($11,050 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dominican University than Moody Bible Institute (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dominican University students is 139.7% larger than aid received Moody Bible Institute ($25,315 vs. $10,560)
Moody vs. Dominican Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Moody or Dominican? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dominican or Moody .
- Moody has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Dominican (89.5%)
Moody vs. Dominican Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Moody or Dominican? 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 Dominican and Moody.
- The graduation rate at Moody is higher than Dominican University (67% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/