Dominican College of Blauvelt vs Manhattanville College

Dominican College of Blauvelt and Manhattanville College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Dominican College, nestled in the serene Hudson Valley, boasts a tight-knit community and a focus on liberal arts, while Manhattanville College, situated in the vibrant heart of Purchase, New York, emphasizes interdisciplinary studies and professional preparation. With acceptance rates of 75% and 70%, respectively, both colleges welcome a diverse student body, creating a rich tapestry of perspectives and backgrounds. While Dominican College's student population is predominantly female, Manhattanville College boasts a more balanced gender ratio. Explore the comparison table below to delve into further details, including popular majors, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your college decision.

	Dominican College of Blauvelt	Manhattanville College
Overview
Location	Orangeburg, New York	Purchase, New York
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	76.0%	73.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	75.6%	82.9%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $35 Graduate: $50	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $75
SAT range	993 - 1123	1020 - 1230
ACT range	N/A	24 - 29
Students submitting SAT score	8.0%	12.0%
Students submitting ACT score		4.0%
Total number of applicants	1,586	2,971
Total number of admissions given out	1,199	2,464
Admitted students who chose to enroll	176	228
Yield rate	14.7%	9.3%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$46,710	$57,540
Average net price	$20,284	$21,969
Tuition	$30,600	$38,880
Room & board	$14,020	Room/dormitory: $8,854 Meal plan: $6,324
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $21,364	100.0% Average amount $27,740
Students receiving federal student loan	71.0% Average amount $5,556	47.0% Average amount $8,302
Students taking out private loans	9.0% Average amount $14,644	8.0% Average amount $16,351

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,147 Men 33.7% Women 66.3%	1,342 Men 39.2% Women 60.8%
Graduate students	380 Men 23.7% Women 76.3%	1,008 Men 33.9% Women 66.1%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	26.8%	25.1%
International students	3.1%	2.2%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	607	989
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	New York New Jersey California Connecticut Texas	New York Connecticut California New Jersey Pennsylvania

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Social Sciences Business Education Law Enforcement and Firefighting	Education Business Visual & Performing Arts Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	9:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	43.5%	61.2%
Dropout rate	55.6%	9.8%
Transferred out	N/A	29.0%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $83,220 Year 2: $83,177 Year 3: $92,585 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $77,413 Year 2: $80,292 Year 3: $86,793 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $52,822 Year 2: $69,338 Year 3: $76,175 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $61,798 Year 2: $48,432 Year 3: $56,213 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $29,622 Year 2: $33,459 Year 3: $47,790 Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,687 Year 2: $37,208 Year 3: $38,225 Social Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $29,622 Year 2: $32,071 Year 3: $35,262 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,036 Year 2: $32,391 Year 3: $34,738 English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,451 Year 2: $21,964 Year 3: N/A Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $31,848 Year 3: N/A	Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $48,212 Year 2: $61,020 Year 3: $75,697 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $64,339 Year 2: $63,335 Year 3: $67,201 Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $60,941 Year 2: $62,756 Year 3: $66,666 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $34,137 Year 2: $47,260 Year 3: $56,266 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $48,554 Year 2: $45,696 Year 3: $53,490 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,987 Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: $47,491 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $29,290 Year 2: $32,925 Year 3: $45,759 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,735 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $43,677 History (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,579 Year 2: $23,456 Year 3: $32,183 Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $23,803 Year 3: $31,423

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