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Overview |
Western New England University | Dominican College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Orangeburg, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 1,407 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #759 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | dc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | Dominican College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $31,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $31,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $14,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $23,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $22,666 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Dominican College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 1,614 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 1,436 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 89% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.09 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Western New England University | Dominican College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | Dominican College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $51,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | Dominican College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 10% |
Students |
Western New England University | Dominican College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | Dominican College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western New England University is larger than than Dominican College based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 1,407 students)
Western New England University vs. Dominican College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Dominican College?
- Western New England University is 33.7% more expensive to attend than Dominican College for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.7% higher at Western New England University than Dominican College of Blauvelt ($41,750.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dominican College of Blauvelt than Western New England University ($23,747 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dominican College of Blauvelt are 4.6% lower than costs at Western New England University ($14,020 vs. $14,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dominican College of Blauvelt than Western New England University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 9.3% larger than aid received Dominican College of Blauvelt ($24,781 vs. $22,666)
Western New England University vs. Dominican College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or Dominican College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dominican College or Western New England University .
- The average SAT score at Western New England University (1080) is 201 points higher than at Dominican College (879)
- Incoming Western New England University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Dominican College (19)
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Dominican College (3.09)
- Dominican College has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than Western New England University (88%)
Western New England University vs. Dominican College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or Dominican College? 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 Dominican College and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than Dominican College of Blauvelt (61% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Dominican College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $51,500)
- Dominican College of Blauvelt students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dominican College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dominican College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/