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Overview |
Southern New Hampshire University | Dowling College | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Oakdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 164,091 | 2,256 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | snhu.edu | dowling.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern New Hampshire University | Dowling College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,000 | $29,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,000 | $29,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $10,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,043 | $22,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,434 | $17,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 88% |
Admission |
Southern New Hampshire University | Dowling College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,992 | - | ||
| Admitted | 34,687 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Recommended | ||
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Academics |
Southern New Hampshire University | Dowling College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern New Hampshire University | Dowling College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,816 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $263 |
Diversity |
Southern New Hampshire University | Dowling College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 34% | 42% |
Students |
Southern New Hampshire University | Dowling College | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 93% | - | ||
Campus |
Southern New Hampshire University | 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
- Southern New Hampshire University is larger than than Dowling College based on total student enrollment (164,091 students vs. 2,256 students)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Dowling College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern New Hampshire University or Dowling College?
- Dowling College is 94% more expensive to attend than Southern New Hampshire University for in-state tuition ($29,100.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94% higher at Dowling College than Southern New Hampshire University ($29,100.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dowling College than Southern New Hampshire University ($22,931 vs. $32,043)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dowling College are 9.6% lower than costs at Southern New Hampshire University ($10,770 vs. $11,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dowling College than Southern New Hampshire University (88% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dowling College students is 294.2% larger than aid received Southern New Hampshire University ($17,480 vs. $4,434)
Which college is harder to get into, Southern New Hampshire University or Dowling College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dowling College or Southern New Hampshire University .
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Dowling College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern New Hampshire University 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 Southern New Hampshire University.
- The graduation rate at Southern New Hampshire University is higher than Dowling College (61% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Dowling College earn on average $600 more per year than Southern New Hampshire University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $46,400)
- Southern New Hampshire University students graduate with a $6,684 lower median federal student loan debt than Dowling College graduates. ($18,816 vs. $25,500)
- Southern New Hampshire University graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Dowling College graduates. ($194 vs. $263)
- More Dowling College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern New Hampshire University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/