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Overview |
Dowling College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Oakdale, NY | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,256 | 888 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dowling.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dowling College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,100 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,100 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,931 | $18,142 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,480 | $9,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 78% |
Admission |
Dowling College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,806 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Recommended | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Dowling College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dowling College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $277 |
Diversity |
Dowling College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 42% | 1% |
Students |
Dowling College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | - | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 6% | ||
Campus |
Dowling College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Dowling College is larger than than Penn State Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (2,256 students vs. 888 students)
Dowling College vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dowling College or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Dowling College is 99% more expensive to attend than Penn State Lehigh Valley for in-state tuition ($29,100.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.7% higher at Dowling College than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($29,100.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Dowling College ($18,142 vs. $22,931)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dowling College are 20.6% lower than costs at Penn State Lehigh Valley ($10,770 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dowling College than Penn State Lehigh Valley (88% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dowling College students is 76.8% larger than aid received Penn State Lehigh Valley ($17,480 vs. $9,886)
Which college is harder to get into, Dowling College or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or Dowling College .
Dowling College vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dowling College or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 Penn State Lehigh Valley and Dowling College.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Lehigh Valley is higher than Dowling College (47% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Penn State Lehigh Valley earn on average $8,300 more per year than Dowling College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $47,000)
- Dowling College students graduate with a $1,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,818)
- Dowling College graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates. ($263 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dowling College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/