Dominican-California vs Gonzaga

Dominican University of California and Gonzaga University, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Dominican, a private Catholic university in San Rafael, California, boasts a diverse student body and a strong focus on liberal arts. Gonzaga, a private Jesuit university in Spokane, Washington, is known for its rigorous academics and vibrant campus life. With acceptance rates of 75% and 65%, respectively, both universities offer competitive admissions. While Dominican's popular majors include psychology, business, and nursing, Gonzaga excels in fields like business, engineering, and nursing. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more about these universities' unique offerings, including student demographics, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your decision.

	Dominican University of California	Gonzaga University
Overview
Location	San Rafael, California	Spokane, Washington
Campus setting	City: Small	City: Midsize
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	81.0%	92.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation		Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	92.9%	76.2%
Application fees		Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50
SAT range	1063 - 1275	1210 - 1380
ACT range	20 - 25	27 - 31
Students submitting SAT score	8.0%	21.0%
Students submitting ACT score	3.0%	18.0%
Total number of applicants	1,981	8,853
Total number of admissions given out	1,841	6,742
Admitted students who chose to enroll	245	1,311
Yield rate	13.3%	19.4%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Not 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	$71,124	$64,356
Average net price	$45,001	$35,529
Tuition	$47,190	$47,560
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $8,702 Meal plan: $7,070	Room/dormitory: $6,922 Meal plan: $6,520
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $18,547	100.0% Average amount $26,861
Students receiving federal student loan	59.0% Average amount $3,740	41.0% Average amount $5,092
Students taking out private loans	4.0% Average amount $17,248	12.0% Average amount $8,834

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,249 Men 31.1% Women 68.9%	4,986 Men 45.8% Women 54.2%
Graduate students	606 Men 24.4% Women 75.6%	2,395 Men 34.0% Women 66.0%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	13.7%	58.4%
International students	6.1%	2.8%
Campus local/setting	City: Small	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	535	3,010
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	California Washington Arizona Pennsylvania Colorado	Washington California Oregon Colorado Arizona

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Business Computer and Information Science Biological and Biomedical Sciences Psychology	Business Health Professions Engineering Legal Profession Communication and Journalism
Students to faculty ratio	10:1	11:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Outcome
Graduation rate	77.4%	85.1%
Dropout rate	7.9%	5.2%
Transferred out	14.7%	9.6%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $89,815 Year 2: $88,637 Year 3: $119,084 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $78,819 Year 2: $73,949 Year 3: $96,621 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $52,951 Year 2: $46,087 Year 3: $59,715 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $39,600 Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $49,637 Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,556 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $60,264 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,325 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,982 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,581 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $71,427 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $109,524 Year 2: $105,418 Year 3: $114,618 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $77,697 Year 2: $82,685 Year 3: $88,736 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $71,511 Year 2: $67,447 Year 3: $78,861 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $64,158 Year 2: $69,338 Year 3: $78,302 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $70,609 Year 2: $71,930 Year 3: $76,778 Business/Commerce, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $72,550 Year 2: $67,324 Year 3: $74,451 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $62,156 Year 2: $64,741 Year 3: $73,535 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,977 Year 2: $61,859 Year 3: $71,337 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,455 Year 2: $60,298 Year 3: $71,186 Law (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $52,437 Year 2: $56,415 Year 3: $69,299

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