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Overview |
Dominican | Marymount University | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Arlington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,196 | 3,711 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #551 | #457 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dom.edu | marymount.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dominican | Marymount University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,850 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,850 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,050 | $15,697 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,162 | $24,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,315 | $26,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Dominican | Marymount University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,117 | 3,503 | ||
| Admitted | 4,581 | 2,852 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1140 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Dominican | Marymount University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dominican | Marymount University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $55,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Dominican | Marymount University | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Dominican | Marymount University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Dominican | Marymount 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
- Marymount University is larger than than Dominican based on total student enrollment (3,711 students vs. 3,196 students)
Dominican vs. Marymount University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dominican or Marymount University?
- Marymount University is 0.3% more expensive to attend than Dominican for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $35,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at Marymount University than Dominican University ($35,950.00 vs. $35,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dominican University than Marymount University ($18,162 vs. $24,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dominican University are 42.1% lower than costs at Marymount University ($11,050 vs. $15,697)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dominican University than Marymount University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount University students is 3.5% larger than aid received Dominican University ($26,190 vs. $25,315)
Dominican vs. Marymount University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dominican or Marymount University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marymount University or Dominican .
- The average SAT score at Dominican University (1010) is 11 points higher than at Marymount University (999)
- Incoming Dominican students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Marymount University (22)
- Accepted freshman Dominican students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Marymount University (3.38)
- Dominican has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Marymount University (81.4%)
Dominican vs. Marymount University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dominican or Marymount 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 Marymount University and Dominican.
- The graduation rate at Dominican is higher than Marymount University (63% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Marymount University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Dominican graduates after ten years. ($55,400 vs. $48,000)
- Marymount University and Dominican graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Marymount University and Dominican graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Marymount University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dominican students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/