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Overview |
Dominican | Ohio University | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,196 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #551 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dom.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dominican | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,850 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,850 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,050 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,162 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,315 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Dominican | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,117 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 4,581 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1140 | 1080/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Dominican | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dominican | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $211 |
Diversity |
Dominican | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Dominican | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Dominican | Ohio University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Dominican based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 3,196 students)
Dominican vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dominican or Ohio University?
- Dominican University is 168.5% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($35,850.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.1% higher at Dominican than Ohio University Main Campus ($35,850.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dominican University than Ohio University ($18,162 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dominican University are 11.6% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($11,050 vs. $12,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dominican University than Ohio University Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dominican University students is 168.9% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($25,315 vs. $9,416)
Dominican vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dominican or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or Dominican .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 98 points higher than at Dominican (1010)
- Incoming Ohio University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Dominican (22)
- Accepted freshman Dominican students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Dominican has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Ohio University (86.5%)
Dominican vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dominican or Ohio 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 Ohio University and Dominican.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Dominican University (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Dominican University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Dominican graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Dominican graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More Dominican graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/