Dominican vs Ohio Dominican
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
CFaith: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Dominican UniversityRiver Forest, ILCatholic collegeCFaith: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Ohio Dominican UniversityColumbus, OHCatholic college
At a glance
- Both are Dominican colleges.
- Dominican lists Mass 2 times a week; Ohio Dominican lists Mass 2 times a week.
- Dominican has the higher graduation rate: 55% against 41% at Ohio Dominican.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, Dominican has the lower price after aid: $11,891 a year, against $19,572 at Ohio Dominican.
Catholic life
Faith grade
CFaith: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CFaith: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
CCompass Score: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CCompass Score: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Sacramental life
FSacramental life: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CSacramental life: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Theology and core curriculum
BTheology and core curriculum: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Campus culture and residence life
CCampus culture and residence life: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CCampus culture and residence life: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Service and Catholic social teaching
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
2 times a week
2 times a week
Confession times
Once a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
2 listed
Religious order or tradition
Dominican
Dominican
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
River Forest, IL
Columbus, OH
Setting
Suburb
City
Students
3,424
1,258
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
90%
94%
Average SAT
1002
ACT middle 50%
16–26
Graduation rate
55%
41%
First-year retention
78%
64%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$11,745
$20,079
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$9,759
$16,997
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$9,014
$17,459
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$11,891
$19,572
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$16,851
$21,907
Net price, over $110,000 income
$17,963
$22,999
Median debt
$24,411
$26,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$60,327
$51,748
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.