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Overview |
Dominican | Capital University | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,196 | 2,617 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #551 | #543 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dom.edu | capital.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dominican | Capital University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,850 | $39,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,850 | $39,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,050 | $12,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,162 | $24,439 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,315 | $28,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Dominican | Capital University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,117 | 4,370 | ||
| Admitted | 4,581 | 3,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1140 | 960/1186 | ||
| 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 | Aug 31, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Dominican | Capital University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dominican | Capital University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Dominican | Capital University | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Dominican | Capital University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Dominican | Capital University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dominican University is larger than than Capital University based on total student enrollment (3,196 students vs. 2,617 students)
Dominican vs. Capital University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dominican or Capital University?
- Capital University is 11.3% more expensive to attend than Dominican for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $35,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.3% higher at Capital University than Dominican University ($39,900.00 vs. $35,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dominican University than Capital University ($18,162 vs. $24,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dominican University are 11.4% lower than costs at Capital University ($11,050 vs. $12,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dominican University than Capital University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 12.5% larger than aid received Dominican University ($28,469 vs. $25,315)
Dominican vs. Capital University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dominican or Capital University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capital University or Dominican .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 123 points higher than at Dominican (1010)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Dominican (22)
- Accepted freshman Dominican students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Capital University (3.63)
- Dominican has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Capital University (72.2%)
Dominican vs. Capital University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dominican or Capital 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 Capital University and Dominican.
- The graduation rate at Dominican is higher than Capital University (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Dominican University earn on average $700 more per year than Capital University graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $47,300)
- Dominican University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dominican graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Capital University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dominican students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/