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Overview |
KSC | Dowling College | ||
| Location | Keene, NH | Oakdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,872 | 2,256 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keene.edu | dowling.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSC | Dowling College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,754 | $29,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,663 | $29,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,534 | $10,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,546 | $22,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,085 | $17,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 88% |
Admission |
KSC | Dowling College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,487 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,017 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Recommended | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
KSC | Dowling College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSC | Dowling College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,295 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $263 |
Diversity |
KSC | Dowling College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 42% |
Students |
KSC | Dowling College | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | - | ||
Campus |
KSC | Dowling College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Keene State College is larger than than Dowling College based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 2,256 students)
KSC vs. Dowling College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSC or Dowling College?
- Dowling College is 147.6% more expensive to attend than KSC for in-state tuition ($29,100.00 vs. $11,754.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.4% higher at Dowling College than Keene State College ($29,100.00 vs. $22,663.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keene State College than Dowling College ($19,546 vs. $22,931)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dowling College are 25.7% lower than costs at Keene State College ($10,770 vs. $13,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than Dowling College (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dowling College students is 73.3% larger than aid received Keene State College ($17,480 vs. $10,085)
Which college is harder to get into, KSC or Dowling College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dowling College or KSC .
KSC vs. Dowling College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSC 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 KSC.
- The graduation rate at KSC is higher than Dowling College (57% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Dowling College earn on average $2,600 more per year than KSC graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $44,400)
- Dowling College students graduate with a $795 lower median federal student loan debt than KSC graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,295)
- Dowling College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than KSC graduates. ($263 vs. $271)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dowling College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/