College comparison

Dominican University New York vs La Sierra University

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Dominican University New York Orangeburg, NY	La Sierra University Riverside, CA
Acceptance rateDominican University New York is more selective	63%	92%
SAT (25–75)	—	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,105	1,116
Avg net price	$41,832	$45,566
Median earnings (10 yr)La Sierra University reports higher median earnings	$61,171	$61,824
Graduation rate	53%	60%
Median debt	$25,000	$27,000
Economic mobility	—	3.3%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Dominican University New York or La Sierra University harder to get into?

Dominican University New York is more selective: Dominican University New York's acceptance rate is approximately 63% and La Sierra University's is approximately 92% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Dominican University New York vs La Sierra University?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Dominican University New York and — at La Sierra University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.