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Overview |
Dowling College | Stritch | ||
| Location | Oakdale, NY | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,256 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #561 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dowling.edu | stritch.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dowling College | Stritch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,100 | $34,744 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,100 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $8,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,931 | $20,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,480 | $28,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 99% |
Admission |
Dowling College | Stritch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 728 | ||
| Admitted | - | 674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Recommended | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Dowling College | Stritch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dowling College | Stritch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Dowling College | Stritch | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 42% | 2% |
Students |
Dowling College | Stritch | ||
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| % In-State | - | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 24% | ||
Campus |
Dowling College | Stritch | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dowling College is larger than than Stritch based on total student enrollment (2,256 students vs. 1,332 students)
Dowling College vs. Stritch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dowling College or Stritch?
- Cardinal Stritch University is 19.4% more expensive to attend than Dowling College for in-state tuition ($34,744.00 vs. $29,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.4% higher at Stritch than Dowling College ($34,744.00 vs. $29,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cardinal Stritch University than Dowling College ($20,002 vs. $22,931)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cardinal Stritch University are 21% lower than costs at Dowling College ($8,900 vs. $10,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cardinal Stritch University than Dowling College (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cardinal Stritch University students is 64% larger than aid received Dowling College ($28,670 vs. $17,480)
Which college is harder to get into, Dowling College or Stritch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stritch or Dowling College .
Dowling College vs. Stritch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dowling College or Stritch? 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 Stritch and Dowling College.
- The graduation rate at Stritch is higher than Dowling College (55% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Cardinal Stritch University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Dowling College graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $47,000)
- Dowling College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Stritch graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Dowling College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Stritch graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Stritch graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dowling College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/