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Overview |
Dominican College | Waynesburg College | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, NY | Waynesburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,407 | 1,366 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #759 | #535 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dc.edu | waynesburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dominican College | Waynesburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,220 | $27,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,220 | $27,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,020 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,747 | $22,281 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,666 | $17,464 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
Dominican College | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,614 | 2,157 | ||
| Admitted | 1,436 | 1,630 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 953/1178 | 960/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Dominican College | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dominican College | Waynesburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Dominican College | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Dominican College | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Dominican College | Waynesburg College | ||
| 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
- Dominican College of Blauvelt is larger than than Waynesburg College based on total student enrollment (1,407 students vs. 1,366 students)
Dominican College vs. Waynesburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dominican College or Waynesburg College?
- Dominican College of Blauvelt is 14.4% more expensive to attend than Waynesburg College for in-state tuition ($31,220.00 vs. $27,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at Dominican College than Waynesburg University ($31,220.00 vs. $27,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Waynesburg University than Dominican College ($22,281 vs. $23,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Waynesburg University are 15.7% lower than costs at Dominican College of Blauvelt ($12,120 vs. $14,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dominican College of Blauvelt than Waynesburg University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dominican College of Blauvelt students is 29.8% larger than aid received Waynesburg University ($22,666 vs. $17,464)
Dominican College vs. Waynesburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dominican College or Waynesburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Waynesburg College or Dominican College .
- The average SAT score at Waynesburg University (1019) is 140 points higher than at Dominican College (879)
- Incoming Waynesburg College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Dominican College (19)
- Accepted freshman Waynesburg College students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Dominican College (3.09)
- Dominican College has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than Waynesburg College (75.6%)
Dominican College vs. Waynesburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dominican College or Waynesburg College? 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 Waynesburg College and Dominican College.
- The graduation rate at Waynesburg College is higher than Dominican College of Blauvelt (57% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Dominican College of Blauvelt earn on average $2,600 more per year than Waynesburg College graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $48,900)
- Dominican College of Blauvelt students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Waynesburg College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dominican College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Waynesburg College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Waynesburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dominican College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/