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Overview |
Dominican College | F&M | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, NY | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,407 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #759 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dc.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dominican College | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,220 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,220 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,020 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,747 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,666 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 63% |
Admission |
Dominican College | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,614 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 1,436 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 953/1178 | 1310/1440 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Dominican College | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dominican College | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $227 |
Diversity |
Dominican College | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 6% |
Students |
Dominican College | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Dominican College | F&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Franklin and Marshall College is larger than than Dominican College based on total student enrollment (1,990 students vs. 1,407 students)
Dominican College vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dominican College or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 110.3% more expensive to attend than Dominican College for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.3% higher at F&M than Dominican College of Blauvelt ($65,652.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dominican College of Blauvelt than F&M ($23,747 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dominican College of Blauvelt are 7.3% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($14,020 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dominican College of Blauvelt than Franklin and Marshall College (99% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 117% larger than aid received Dominican College of Blauvelt ($49,177 vs. $22,666)
Dominican College vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dominican College or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Dominican College .
- Dominican College has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than F&M (36.2%)
Dominican College vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dominican College or F&M? 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 F&M and Dominican College.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Dominican College of Blauvelt (85% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $10,400 more per year than Dominican College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $51,500)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Dominican College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,000)
- F&M graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Dominican College graduates. ($227 vs. $268)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dominican College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/