Dominican-California vs Pacific Lutheran University

Dominican University of California and Pacific Lutheran University, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Dominican, located in the vibrant San Rafael, California, boasts a diverse student body and a strong focus on liberal arts. Pacific Lutheran, nestled in the picturesque Tacoma, Washington, excels in the sciences and nursing. With acceptance rates of 75% and 78%, respectively, both universities welcome a substantial number of applicants. While Dominican's student body is predominantly female, Pacific Lutheran maintains a more balanced gender ratio. Explore the comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details, including popular majors, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your decision.

	Dominican University of California	Pacific Lutheran University
Overview
Location	San Rafael, California	Tacoma, Washington
Campus setting	City: Small	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	4-1-4
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	81.0%	79.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation		Evangelical

Admission
Acceptance rate	92.9%	88.4%
Application fees		$55
SAT range	1063 - 1275	1150 - 1376
ACT range	20 - 25	22 - 28
Students submitting SAT score	8.0%	11.0%
Students submitting ACT score	3.0%	6.0%
Total number of applicants	1,981	3,220
Total number of admissions given out	1,841	2,846
Admitted students who chose to enroll	245	510
Yield rate	13.3%	17.9%
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	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$71,124	$63,563
Average net price	$45,001	$23,568
Tuition	$47,190	$46,816
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $8,702 Meal plan: $7,070	Room/dormitory: $5,330 Meal plan: $6,481
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $18,547	99.0% Average amount $34,413
Students receiving federal student loan	59.0% Average amount $3,740	45.0% Average amount $5,091
Students taking out private loans	4.0% Average amount $17,248	6.0% Average amount $15,835

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,249 Men 31.1% Women 68.9%	2,373 Men 36.2% Women 63.8%
Graduate students	606 Men 24.4% Women 75.6%	333 Men 27.6% Women 72.4%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	13.7%	N/A
International students	6.1%	1.3%
Campus local/setting	City: Small	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	535	1,369
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	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Business Computer and Information Science Biological and Biomedical Sciences Psychology	Health Professions Business Education Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Visual & Performing Arts
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%	69.4%
Dropout rate	7.9%	30.5%
Transferred out	14.7%	N/A
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: $75,084 Year 2: $92,632 Year 3: $86,573 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $67,051 Year 2: $69,338 Year 3: $79,254 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $69,659 Year 2: $68,875 Year 3: $71,075 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $61,461 Year 2: $54,053 Year 3: $64,188 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $51,494 Year 2: $45,082 Year 3: $52,405 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,050 Year 2: $46,556 Year 3: $51,610 Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $36,848 Year 3: $49,858 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,589 Year 2: $34,420 Year 3: $47,617 Sociology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,575 Year 2: $35,420 Year 3: $46,377 Political Science and Government (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $36,674 Year 3: $45,113

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