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Overview |
Dominican College | CHC | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,407 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #759 | #898 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dc.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dominican College | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,220 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,220 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,020 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,747 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,666 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Dominican College | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,614 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 1,436 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 953/1178 | 900/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Dominican College | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dominican College | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $273 |
Diversity |
Dominican College | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 5% |
Students |
Dominican College | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Dominican College | CHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chestnut Hill College is larger than than Dominican College based on total student enrollment (1,420 students vs. 1,407 students)
Dominican College vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dominican College or CHC?
- Chestnut Hill College is 24.8% more expensive to attend than Dominican College for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.8% higher at CHC than Dominican College of Blauvelt ($38,950.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dominican College of Blauvelt than CHC ($23,747 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 16.8% lower than costs at Dominican College of Blauvelt ($12,000 vs. $14,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dominican College of Blauvelt than Chestnut Hill College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 29.2% larger than aid received Dominican College of Blauvelt ($29,288 vs. $22,666)
Dominican College vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dominican College or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or Dominican College .
- The average SAT score at Chestnut Hill College (966) is 87 points higher than at Dominican College (879)
- Incoming CHC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Dominican College (19)
- Accepted freshman CHC students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at Dominican College (3.09)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Dominican College (89%)
Dominican College vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dominican College or CHC? 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 CHC and Dominican College.
- The graduation rate at CHC is higher than Dominican College of Blauvelt (44% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Dominican College of Blauvelt earn on average $6,200 more per year than CHC graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $45,300)
- Dominican College of Blauvelt students graduate with a $481 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,481)
- Dominican College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($268 vs. $273)
- More Dominican College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/