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Seton Hill University Ithaca College Nazareth College Alaska Bible College State University of New York at New Paltz| Dowling College | Elmira College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Dowling College | EC | ||
| Location | Oakdale, NY | Elmira, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,256 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dowling.edu | elmira.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dowling College | EC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,100 | $35,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,100 | $35,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $13,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,931 | $24,040 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,480 | $27,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Dowling College | EC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,456 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1118/1272 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Recommended | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Dowling College | EC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dowling College | EC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Dowling College | EC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 42% | 4% |
Students |
Dowling College | EC | ||
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| % In-State | - | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 29% | ||
Campus |
Dowling College | EC | ||
| 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 EC based on total student enrollment (2,256 students vs. 657 students)
Dowling College vs. EC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dowling College or EC?
- Elmira College is 21.2% more expensive to attend than Dowling College for in-state tuition ($35,270.00 vs. $29,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.2% higher at EC than Dowling College ($35,270.00 vs. $29,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dowling College than EC ($22,931 vs. $24,040)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dowling College are 24.3% lower than costs at Elmira College ($10,770 vs. $13,388)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than Dowling College (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 55% larger than aid received Dowling College ($27,091 vs. $17,480)
Which college is harder to get into, Dowling College or EC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EC or Dowling College .
Dowling College vs. EC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dowling College or EC? 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 EC and Dowling College.
- The graduation rate at EC is higher than Dowling College (60% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Dowling College earn on average $1,000 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $46,000)
- Dowling College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Dowling College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More EC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dowling College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/