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Overview |
Dowling College | SUNY Canton | ||
| Location | Oakdale, NY | Canton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,256 | 2,836 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #924 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dowling.edu | canton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dowling College | SUNY Canton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,100 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,100 | $11,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $14,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,931 | $14,049 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,480 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 87% |
Admission |
Dowling College | SUNY Canton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,280 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,164 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 22% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Recommended | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Dowling College | SUNY Canton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dowling College | SUNY Canton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $19,552 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $202 |
Diversity |
Dowling College | SUNY Canton | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 42% | 3% |
Students |
Dowling College | SUNY Canton | ||
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| % In-State | - | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 4% | ||
Campus |
Dowling College | SUNY Canton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY College of Technology at Canton is larger than than Dowling College based on total student enrollment (2,836 students vs. 2,256 students)
Dowling College vs. SUNY Canton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dowling College or SUNY Canton?
- Dowling College is 311.6% more expensive to attend than SUNY Canton for in-state tuition ($29,100.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 153% higher at Dowling College than SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($29,100.00 vs. $11,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Technology at Canton than Dowling College ($14,049 vs. $22,931)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dowling College are 37.5% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($10,770 vs. $14,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dowling College than SUNY College of Technology at Canton (88% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dowling College students is 73.4% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($17,480 vs. $10,081)
Which college is harder to get into, Dowling College or SUNY Canton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Canton or Dowling College .
Dowling College vs. SUNY Canton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dowling College or SUNY Canton? 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 SUNY Canton and Dowling College.
- The graduation rate at Dowling College is higher than SUNY College of Technology at Canton (39% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Dowling College earn on average $8,600 more per year than SUNY Canton graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $38,400)
- SUNY College of Technology at Canton students graduate with a $5,948 lower median federal student loan debt than Dowling College graduates. ($19,552 vs. $25,500)
- SUNY Canton graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Dowling College graduates. ($202 vs. $263)
- More Dowling College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Canton students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/