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Overview |
Dowling College | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| Location | Oakdale, NY | Schuylkill Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,256 | 623 | ||
| 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 Schuylkill | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,100 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,100 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $7,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,931 | $17,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,480 | $12,665 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 93% |
Admission |
Dowling College | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 928 | ||
| Admitted | - | 796 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Recommended | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Dowling College | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dowling College | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| 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 Schuylkill | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 42% | 2% |
Students |
Dowling College | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
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| % In-State | - | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 12% | ||
Campus |
Dowling College | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| 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
- Dowling College is larger than than Penn State Schuylkill based on total student enrollment (2,256 students vs. 623 students)
Dowling College vs. Penn State Schuylkill Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dowling College or Penn State Schuylkill?
- Dowling College is 99% more expensive to attend than Penn State Schuylkill 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 Schuylkill ($29,100.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Schuylkill than Dowling College ($17,252 vs. $22,931)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Schuylkill are 40.9% lower than costs at Dowling College ($7,644 vs. $10,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Schuylkill than Dowling College (93% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dowling College students is 38% larger than aid received Penn State Schuylkill ($17,480 vs. $12,665)
Which college is harder to get into, Dowling College or Penn State Schuylkill? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Schuylkill or Dowling College .
Dowling College vs. Penn State Schuylkill Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dowling College or Penn State Schuylkill? 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 Schuylkill and Dowling College.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Schuylkill is higher than Dowling College (47% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Penn State Schuylkill 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 Schuylkill graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,818)
- Dowling College graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Schuylkill graduates. ($263 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Schuylkill 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/