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San Rafael, CA · Riverside, CA
| Dominican University of California | La Sierra University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $35,333/yr | $45,566/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $24,572/yr | $44,988/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $27,000 | $27,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $29,275/yr | $44,593/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $30,313/yr | $45,518/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $35,343/yr | $47,266/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $43,317/yr | $45,999/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $286/mo | $286/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $16,191/yr | $13,431/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $17,784/yr | $22,086/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,152/yr | $1,062/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,122/yr | $4,446/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $71,751/yr | $51,459/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $52,161/yr | $37,710/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $52,161/yr | $37,710/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 32% | 47% |
| Students taking federal loans | 58% | 59% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 84% | 92% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1210–1300 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1290 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 2,011 | 2,238 |
| Students accepted | 1,923 | 2,088 |
| Students who enrolled | 250 | 258 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 13% | 12% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 5% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 2% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| High-school transcript | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 78% | 60% |
| Freshmen who come back | 85% | 77% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $84,713/yr | $61,824/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $54,435–$132,065 | $37,425–$91,365 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 75% | 53% |
| White students graduating | 75% | 46% |
| Black students graduating | 60% | 62% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 72% | 54% |
| Asian students graduating | 90% | 82% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $71,477/yr | $42,617/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 77% | 74% |
| Graduate on time | 65% | 43% |
| Pell students who graduate | 71% | 58% |
| First-gen students who finish | 72% | 30% |
| Low-income students who finish | 75% | 31% |
| Students who transfer out | 18% | 16% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $79,660/yr | $52,107/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 42% · Business, Management & Marketing 15% · Psychology 11% | Health Professions 30% · Business, Management & Marketing 17% · Homeland Security & Protective Services 14% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 42% of degrees | Health Professions — 30% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 15% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 17% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 11% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 14% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 10% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 11% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 7% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $144,840/yr | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology — $83,990/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 18% | 13% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,114 | 1,116 |
| Students per professor | 8 : 1 | 12 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 786 | 348 |
| Average professor pay | $10,036/mo | $8,396/mo |
| Full-time professors | 30% | 64% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission |
| Median family income | $65,976 | $39,628 |
| Setting | City (small) | City (large) |
| Location | San Rafael, CA | Riverside, CA |
| Region | Far West | Far West |
| Founded | 1890 | 1922 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Men | 28% | 42% |
| Women | 72% | 58% |
| White students | 21% | 8.9% |
| Black students | 5.8% | 7.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 32% | 54% |
| Asian students | 30% | 15% |
| Two or more races | 1.2% | 6.6% |
| Other / not reported | 7.3% | 2.2% |
| Special type | None | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 31% | 40% |
| Part-time students | 10% | 4.7% |
| Students age 25+ | 12% | 6.5% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $14,134/yr | $13,162/yr |
| Endowment | $31.9M | $121.2M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 535 | 850 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | No data reported | $4,980/yr |
| Meal plan charge | No data reported | $6,690/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Quarter |
| Religious affiliation | No data reported | Seventh Day Adventists |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | No |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | No | No |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | No |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II without football | NAIA Division II |
| Football team | No | No |
| Varsity teams | 13 | 11 |
| Student athletes | 275 | 237 |
| Athletic scholarships | $2.0M | $974,705 |
| Athletics budget | $6.6M | $2.9M |
| Athletics revenue | $6.6M | $2.9M |
| Recruiting spend | $56,559 | $0 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.