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Overview |
Dominican College | WVU | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, NY | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,407 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #759 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dc.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dominican College | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,220 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,220 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,020 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,747 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,666 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
Dominican College | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,614 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 1,436 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 953/1178 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dominican College | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $248 |
Diversity |
Dominican College | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Dominican College | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Dominican College | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University is larger than than Dominican College based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 1,407 students)
Dominican College vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dominican College or WVU?
- Dominican College of Blauvelt is 233.5% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($31,220.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.5% higher at Dominican College than West Virginia University ($31,220.00 vs. $26,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Dominican College ($12,202 vs. $23,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University are 20.7% lower than costs at Dominican College of Blauvelt ($11,618 vs. $14,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dominican College of Blauvelt than West Virginia University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dominican College of Blauvelt students is 94% larger than aid received West Virginia University ($22,666 vs. $11,685)
Dominican College vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dominican College or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Dominican College .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University (1078) is 199 points higher than at Dominican College (879)
- Incoming WVU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Dominican College (19)
- Accepted freshman WVU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Dominican College (3.09)
- Dominican College has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than WVU (88.4%)
Dominican College vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dominican College or WVU? 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 WVU and Dominican College.
- The graduation rate at WVU is higher than Dominican College of Blauvelt (57% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Dominican College of Blauvelt earn on average $900 more per year than WVU graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $50,600)
- West Virginia University students graduate with a $1,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Dominican College graduates. ($24,001 vs. $26,000)
- WVU graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Dominican College graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More WVU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dominican College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/