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Overview |
Salisbury | Dowling College | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Oakdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 2,256 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | dowling.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Dowling College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $29,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $29,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $10,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $22,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $17,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 88% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Dowling College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Recommended | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Salisbury | Dowling College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Dowling College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $263 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Dowling College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 42% |
Students |
Salisbury | Dowling College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | - | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | 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
- Salisbury University is larger than than Dowling College based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 2,256 students)
Salisbury vs. Dowling College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Dowling College?
- Dowling College is 285.1% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($29,100.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.4% higher at Dowling College than Salisbury University ($29,100.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Dowling College ($19,756 vs. $22,931)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dowling College are 20.6% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($10,770 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than Dowling College (95% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dowling College students is 152.7% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($17,480 vs. $6,917)
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Dowling College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dowling College or Salisbury .
Salisbury vs. Dowling College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury 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 Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than Dowling College (67% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Dowling College graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $47,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $5,347 lower median federal student loan debt than Dowling College graduates. ($20,153 vs. $25,500)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Dowling College graduates. ($208 vs. $263)
- More Salisbury 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/