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Overview |
Alma College | Dowling College | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Oakdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 2,256 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | dowling.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | Dowling College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $29,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $29,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $10,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $22,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $17,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Alma College | Dowling College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Recommended | ||
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Academics |
Alma College | Dowling College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | Dowling College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Alma College | Dowling College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 42% |
Students |
Alma College | Dowling College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | - | ||
Campus |
Alma College | Dowling College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Dowling College is larger than than Alma College based on total student enrollment (2,256 students vs. 1,260 students)
Alma College vs. Dowling College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or Dowling College?
- Alma College is 55.8% more expensive to attend than Dowling College for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $29,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.8% higher at Alma College than Dowling College ($45,346.00 vs. $29,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dowling College than Alma College ($22,931 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dowling College are 17.2% lower than costs at Alma College ($10,770 vs. $12,624)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Dowling College (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 98.7% larger than aid received Dowling College ($34,736 vs. $17,480)
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or Dowling College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dowling College or Alma College .
Alma College vs. Dowling College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or Dowling College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Dowling College and Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Dowling College (67% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $1,300 more per year than Dowling College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $47,000)
- Dowling College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Dowling College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dowling College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/