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Overview |
Dominican College | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, NY | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,407 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #759 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dc.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dominican College | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,220 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,220 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,020 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,747 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,666 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Dominican College | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,614 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 1,436 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 953/1178 | |||
| 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 | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dominican College | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Dominican College | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
Dominican College | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Dominican College | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than Dominican College based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 1,407 students)
Dominican College vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dominican College or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 44.1% more expensive to attend than Dominican College for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.1% higher at Willamette University than Dominican College of Blauvelt ($45,000.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dominican College of Blauvelt than Willamette University ($23,747 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dominican College of Blauvelt are 2.3% lower than costs at Willamette University ($14,020 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Dominican College of Blauvelt (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 22.2% larger than aid received Dominican College of Blauvelt ($27,700 vs. $22,666)
Dominican College vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dominican College or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Dominican College .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 349 points higher than at Dominican College (879)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Dominican College (19)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.88 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Dominican College (3.09)
- Dominican College has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than Willamette University (80.6%)
Dominican College vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dominican College or Willamette University? 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 Willamette University and Dominican College.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Dominican College of Blauvelt (77% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Dominican College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $51,500)
- Willamette University and Dominican College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Willamette University and Dominican College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dominican College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/