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Overview |
Dominican College | LHU | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, NY | Lock Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,407 | 2,920 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #759 | #1035 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dc.edu | lhup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dominican College | LHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,220 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,220 | $17,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,020 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,747 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,666 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Dominican College | LHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,614 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,436 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 953/1178 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Dominican College | LHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dominican College | LHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Dominican College | LHU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
Dominican College | LHU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Dominican College | LHU | ||
| 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
- Lock Haven University is larger than than Dominican College based on total student enrollment (2,920 students vs. 1,407 students)
Dominican College vs. LHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dominican College or LHU?
- Dominican College of Blauvelt is 304.6% more expensive to attend than LHU for in-state tuition ($31,220.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.6% higher at Dominican College than Lock Haven University ($31,220.00 vs. $17,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 35.5% lower than costs at Dominican College of Blauvelt ($10,350 vs. $14,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dominican College of Blauvelt than Lock Haven University (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dominican College of Blauvelt students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($22,666 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Dominican College or LHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LHU or Dominican College .
- The average SAT score at Lock Haven University (948) is 69 points higher than at Dominican College (879)
- Incoming LHU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Dominican College (19)
- Accepted freshman LHU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Dominican College (3.09)
Dominican College vs. LHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dominican College or LHU? 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 LHU and Dominican College.
- The graduation rate at LHU is higher than Dominican College of Blauvelt (46% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Dominican College of Blauvelt earn on average $9,400 more per year than LHU graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $42,100)
- Dominican College of Blauvelt students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dominican College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More LHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dominican College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/