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Mercy RU Saint Thomas Aquinas College Marymount University Ferrum College Longwood University Marywood College of Mount Saint Vincent Notre Dame of Maryland University| Dominican College of Blauvelt | Mary Baldwin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Dominican College | MBC | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, NY | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,407 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #759 | #1040 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dc.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dominican College | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,220 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,220 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,020 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,747 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,666 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Dominican College | MBC | ||
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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 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 953/1178 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Dominican College | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dominican College | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Dominican College | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 5% |
Students |
Dominican College | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Dominican College | MBC | ||
| 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
- Mary Baldwin College is larger than than Dominican College based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 1,407 students)
Dominican College vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dominican College or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 1.3% more expensive to attend than Dominican College for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at MBC than Dominican College of Blauvelt ($31,611.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than Dominican College ($18,746 vs. $23,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 35.9% lower than costs at Dominican College of Blauvelt ($10,320 vs. $14,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Dominican College of Blauvelt (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 7.6% larger than aid received Dominican College of Blauvelt ($24,389 vs. $22,666)
Which college is harder to get into, Dominican College or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Dominican College .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 130 points higher than at Dominican College (879)
- Incoming MBC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Dominican College (19)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Dominican College (3.09)
Dominican College vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dominican College or MBC? 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 MBC and Dominican College.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than Dominican College of Blauvelt (49% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Dominican College of Blauvelt earn on average $13,100 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $38,400)
- Dominican College of Blauvelt students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dominican College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dominican College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/