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Overview |
Dowling College | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | Oakdale, NY | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,256 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #783 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dowling.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dowling College | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,100 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,100 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,931 | $16,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,480 | $13,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Dowling College | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Recommended | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Dowling College | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dowling College | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $258 |
Diversity |
Dowling College | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 42% | 6% |
Students |
Dowling College | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 51% | ||
Campus |
Dowling College | Castleton State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Castleton State College is larger than than Dowling College based on total student enrollment (2,363 students vs. 2,256 students)
Dowling College vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dowling College or Castleton State College?
- Dowling College is 145.9% more expensive to attend than Castleton State College for in-state tuition ($29,100.00 vs. $11,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Dowling College than Castleton State College ($29,100.00 vs. $28,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Castleton State College than Dowling College ($16,791 vs. $22,931)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dowling College are 15.2% lower than costs at Castleton State College ($10,770 vs. $12,404)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Castleton State College than Dowling College (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dowling College students is 34.4% larger than aid received Castleton State College ($17,480 vs. $13,007)
Which college is harder to get into, Dowling College or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or Dowling College .
Dowling College vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dowling College or Castleton State 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 Castleton State College and Dowling College.
- The graduation rate at Castleton State College is higher than Dowling College (47% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Dowling College earn on average $9,400 more per year than Castleton State College graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $37,600)
- Castleton State College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Dowling College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,500)
- Castleton State College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Dowling College graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More Castleton State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dowling College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/