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Compare with Illinois Public Colleges

Compare with Illinois Public Colleges for Dominican University
College	In-state tuition	Acceptance rate	Compare
Illinois State University Normal, IL	$22,834 lower in-state tuition	2% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL	$25,730 lower in-state tuition	20% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Southern Illinois University Carbondale Carbondale, IL	$25,644 lower in-state tuition	3% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Chicago State University Chicago, IL	$26,224 lower in-state tuition	47% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, IL	$26,595 lower in-state tuition	15% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL	$26,056 lower in-state tuition	7% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Western Illinois University Macomb, IL	$23,714 lower in-state tuition	19% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL	$25,299 lower in-state tuition	25% lower acceptance rate	Compare
University of Illinois Springfield Springfield, IL	$26,726 lower in-state tuition	4% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Governors State University University Park, IL	$26,974 lower in-state tuition	42% lower acceptance rate	Compare

Compare with Illinois Private Colleges

Compare with Illinois Private Colleges for Dominican University
College	In-state tuition	Acceptance rate	Compare
Columbia College Chicago Chicago, IL	$4,890 lower in-state tuition	1% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Aurora University Aurora, IL	$9,808 lower in-state tuition	9% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Roosevelt University Chicago, IL	$17,663 lower in-state tuition	7% higher acceptance rate	Compare
North Park University Chicago, IL	$2,268 lower in-state tuition	21% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Millikin University Decatur, IL	$12,086 lower in-state tuition	23% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Saint Xavier University Chicago, IL	$1,038 lower in-state tuition	6% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Eureka College Eureka, IL	$9,882 lower in-state tuition	5% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Illinois College Jacksonville, IL	$302 lower in-state tuition	12% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Concordia University Chicago River Forest, IL	$1,490 lower in-state tuition	3% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Blackburn College Carlinville, IL	$10,829 lower in-state tuition	27% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Trinity International University Illinois Deerfield, IL	$26,658 lower in-state tuition	10% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Rockford University Rockford, IL	$1,198 lower in-state tuition	3% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Judson University Elgin, IL	$7,618 lower in-state tuition	42% lower acceptance rate	Compare
National Louis University Chicago, IL	$26,273 lower in-state tuition	5% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Moody Bible Institute Chicago, IL	$23,192 lower in-state tuition	7% lower acceptance rate	Compare
St. Augustine College Chicago, IL	$25,290 lower in-state tuition	10% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Methodist College Peoria, IL	$20,970 lower in-state tuition	51% lower acceptance rate	Compare
East West University Chicago, IL	$13,583 lower in-state tuition	10% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Hebrew Theological College Skokie, IL	$23,828 lower in-state tuition	33% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences Rock Island, IL	$13,989 lower in-state tuition	10% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Telshe Yeshiva Chicago Chicago, IL	$23,978 lower in-state tuition	10% higher acceptance rate	Compare
VanderCook College of Music Chicago, IL	$8,068 lower in-state tuition	1% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Adler University Chicago, IL	$38,978 lower in-state tuition	10% higher acceptance rate	Compare
American Islamic College Chicago, Illinois	$31,328 lower in-state tuition	10% higher acceptance rate	Compare
The Chicago School at Chicago Chicago, IL	$17,198 lower in-state tuition	56% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Rush University Chicago, IL	$38,978 lower in-state tuition	10% higher acceptance rate	Compare

Compare with Regional Public Colleges

Compare with Regional Public Colleges for Dominican University
College	In-state tuition	Acceptance rate	Compare
Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN	$28,720 lower in-state tuition	9% lower acceptance rate	Compare
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI	$28,580 lower in-state tuition	1% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI	$22,738 lower in-state tuition	10% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Central State University Wilberforce, OH	$30,920 lower in-state tuition	9% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI	$24,200 lower in-state tuition	1% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY	$27,890 lower in-state tuition	22% lower acceptance rate	Compare
University of Wisconsin Whitewater Whitewater, WI	$30,362 lower in-state tuition	4% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Kentucky State University Frankfort, KY	$29,591 lower in-state tuition	6% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI	$24,701 lower in-state tuition	6% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH	$25,990 lower in-state tuition	1% higher acceptance rate	Compare
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI	$30,446 lower in-state tuition	3% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Minnesota State University Mankato Mankato, MN	$29,406 lower in-state tuition	2% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY	$27,326 lower in-state tuition	4% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Vincennes University Vincennes, IN	$31,852 lower in-state tuition	10% higher acceptance rate	Compare
University of Wisconsin Platteville Platteville, WI	$30,334 lower in-state tuition	1% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Morehead State University Morehead, KY	$28,954 lower in-state tuition	13% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI	$26,048 lower in-state tuition	18% lower acceptance rate	Compare
University of Wisconsin La Crosse La Crosse, WI	$28,908 lower in-state tuition	14% lower acceptance rate	Compare
University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI	$29,336 lower in-state tuition	8% lower acceptance rate	Compare
University of Wisconsin Green Bay Green Bay, WI	$30,278 lower in-state tuition	1% lower acceptance rate	Compare
University of Wisconsin Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI	$29,490 lower in-state tuition	2% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY	$28,658 lower in-state tuition	12% lower acceptance rate	Compare
University of Wisconsin Stout Menomonie, WI	$28,277 lower in-state tuition	2% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Lincoln University Jefferson City, MO	$29,182 lower in-state tuition	10% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Harris Stowe State University Saint Louis, MO	$31,970 lower in-state tuition	10% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Indiana University Northwest Gary, IN	$30,554 lower in-state tuition	17% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO	$29,075 lower in-state tuition	16% lower acceptance rate	Compare
University of Wisconsin Parkside Kenosha, WI	$30,708 lower in-state tuition	15% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Wright State University Lake Campus Celina, OH	$31,250 lower in-state tuition	10% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Indiana University Southeast New Albany, IN	$30,554 lower in-state tuition	6% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Madison Area Technical College Madison, WI	$34,001 lower in-state tuition	10% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Indiana University East Richmond, IN	$30,554 lower in-state tuition	23% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN	$29,138 lower in-state tuition	9% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN	$30,554 lower in-state tuition	4% lower acceptance rate	Compare
University of Wisconsin River Falls River Falls, WI	$29,970 lower in-state tuition	8% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Kent State University at Stark North Canton, OH	$31,486 lower in-state tuition	10% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Shawnee State University Portsmouth, OH	$28,352 lower in-state tuition	10% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Miami University Hamilton Hamilton, OH	$31,487 lower in-state tuition	10% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Ohio State University Lima Campus Lima, OH	$29,490 lower in-state tuition	10% higher acceptance rate	Compare
University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College Blue Ash, OH	$31,778 lower in-state tuition	10% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Ohio State University Newark Campus Newark, OH	$29,490 lower in-state tuition	10% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Miami University Middletown Middletown, OH	$31,487 lower in-state tuition	10% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Ohio State University Mansfield Campus Mansfield, OH	$29,490 lower in-state tuition	10% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Ohio State University Marion Campus Marion, OH	$29,490 lower in-state tuition	10% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Ohio University Lancaster Campus Lancaster, OH	$32,616 lower in-state tuition	10% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Kent State University at Tuscarawas New Philadelphia, OH	$31,486 lower in-state tuition	10% higher acceptance rate	Compare
University of Cincinnati Clermont College Batavia, OH	$32,228 lower in-state tuition	10% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Kent State University at Geauga Burton, OH	$31,486 lower in-state tuition	10% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Ohio University Zanesville Campus Zanesville, OH	$32,616 lower in-state tuition	10% higher acceptance rate	Compare

Compare with Regional Private Colleges

Compare with Regional Private Colleges for Dominican University
College	In-state tuition	Acceptance rate	Compare
Concordia University Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI	$3,568 lower in-state tuition	21% lower acceptance rate	Compare
University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN	$1,778 lower in-state tuition	24% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Adrian College Adrian, MI	$2,706 higher in-state tuition	17% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Anderson University Anderson, IN	$1,738 lower in-state tuition	11% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Indiana Wesleyan University Marion Marion, IN	$6,626 lower in-state tuition	1% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Georgetown College Georgetown, KY	$3,862 higher in-state tuition	1% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI	$14,512 lower in-state tuition	8% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Capital University Columbus, OH	$4,256 higher in-state tuition	20% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Lawrence Technological University Southfield, MI	$5,782 higher in-state tuition	34% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Marian University Indianapolis, IN	$1,686 higher in-state tuition	5% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Albion College Albion, MI	$17,972 higher in-state tuition	9% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Manchester University North Manchester, IN	$1,843 lower in-state tuition	19% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Alma College Alma, MI	$10,574 higher in-state tuition	33% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Indiana Institute of Technology Fort Wayne, IN	$7,617 lower in-state tuition	20% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Bethel University Mishawaka, IN	$4,378 lower in-state tuition	8% higher acceptance rate	Compare
University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN	$2,518 lower in-state tuition	6% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Goshen College Goshen, IN	$88 lower in-state tuition	6% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Saint Ambrose University Davenport, IA	$2,320 lower in-state tuition	13% lower acceptance rate	Compare
College for Creative Studies Detroit, MI	$14,372 higher in-state tuition	2% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Dunwoody College of Technology Minneapolis, MN	$11,142 lower in-state tuition	9% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Grand View University Des Moines, IA	$4,216 lower in-state tuition	9% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Columbia College Columbia, MO	$13,152 lower in-state tuition	10% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Madonna University Livonia, MI	$10,538 lower in-state tuition	27% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Northwood University Midland, MI	$4,578 lower in-state tuition	25% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Concordia University Wisconsin Mequon, WI	$3,508 lower in-state tuition	12% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Heidelberg University Tiffin, OH	$5,328 lower in-state tuition	4% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Muskingum University New Concord, OH	$6,313 lower in-state tuition	8% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Calumet College of Saint Joseph Whiting, IN	$15,128 lower in-state tuition	10% higher acceptance rate	Compare
St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN	$12,476 higher in-state tuition	2% higher acceptance rate	Compare
University of Northwestern Ohio Lima, OH	$25,103 lower in-state tuition	10% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Loras College Dubuque, IA	$846 higher in-state tuition	10% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Siena Heights University Adrian, MI	$8,200 lower in-state tuition	21% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Franklin University Columbus, OH	$29,401 lower in-state tuition	10% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Defiance College Defiance, OH	$9,658 lower in-state tuition	42% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Wilberforce University Wilberforce, OH	$22,530 lower in-state tuition	49% lower acceptance rate	Compare
The University of Olivet Olivet, MI	$4,910 lower in-state tuition	7% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH	$3,258 lower in-state tuition	4% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Rochester University Rochester Hills, MI	$9,782 lower in-state tuition	8% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Hiram College Hiram, OH	$11,378 lower in-state tuition	4% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Tiffin University Tiffin, OH	$4,188 lower in-state tuition	10% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Lakeland University Plymouth, WI	$5,582 lower in-state tuition	4% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Huntington University Huntington, IN	$7,108 lower in-state tuition	14% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Aquinas College Grand Rapids, MI	$1,240 higher in-state tuition	0% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Upper Iowa University Fayette, IA	$19,503 lower in-state tuition	6% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Central College Pella, IA	$17,990 lower in-state tuition	4% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Alverno College Milwaukee, WI	$4,892 lower in-state tuition	4% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Mount Mercy University Cedar Rapids, IA	$1,900 higher in-state tuition	7% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Art Academy of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH	$2,397 higher in-state tuition	56% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Oakland City University Oakland City, IN	$11,078 lower in-state tuition	7% lower acceptance rate	Compare

Compare with National Colleges

Compare with National Colleges for Dominican University
College	In-state tuition	Acceptance rate	Compare
Clark Atlanta University Atlanta, GA	$10,668 lower in-state tuition	26% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Hampton University Hampton, VA	$8,386 lower in-state tuition	28% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Xavier University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA	$10,245 lower in-state tuition	21% lower acceptance rate	Compare
University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT	$3,218 lower in-state tuition	7% lower acceptance rate	Compare

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=148496.

Last updated: August 2026