College comparison

Dominican University vs Morningside 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 River Forest, IL	Morningside University Sioux City, IA
Acceptance rateMorningside University is more selective	90%	71%
SAT (25–75)	880–1100	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	2,561	1,163
Avg net price	$11,745	$31,320
Median earnings (10 yr)Dominican University reports higher median earnings	$60,327	$55,494
Graduation rate	55%	50%
Median debt	$24,411	$26,028
Economic mobility	1.4%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Dominican University or Morningside University harder to get into?

Morningside University is more selective: Dominican University's acceptance rate is approximately 90% and Morningside University's is approximately 71% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Dominican University vs Morningside University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 880–1100 at Dominican University and — at Morningside 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.