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Overview |
ECSU | Dowling College | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Oakdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 2,256 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | dowling.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Dowling College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $29,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $29,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $10,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $22,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $17,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
ECSU | Dowling College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Recommended | ||
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Academics |
ECSU | Dowling College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Dowling College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $263 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Dowling College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 42% |
Students |
ECSU | Dowling College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | - | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Dowling College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than Dowling College based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 2,256 students)
ECSU vs. Dowling College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Dowling College?
- Dowling College is 349.8% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($29,100.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 199.8% higher at Dowling College than Eastern Connecticut State University ($29,100.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Dowling College ($18,628 vs. $22,931)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dowling College are 49.5% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($10,770 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Dowling College (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dowling College students is 59% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($17,480 vs. $10,993)
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Dowling College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dowling College or ECSU .
ECSU vs. Dowling College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Dowling 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 Dowling College and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Dowling College (49% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Dowling College earn on average $600 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Dowling College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,500)
- ECSU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Dowling College graduates. ($237 vs. $263)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dowling College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/