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Overview |
Stetson University | Dowling College | ||
| Location | DeLand, FL | Oakdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,928 | 2,256 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #462 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stetson.edu | dowling.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stetson University | Dowling College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,960 | $29,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,960 | $29,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $10,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,756 | $22,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,150 | $17,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Stetson University | Dowling College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,344 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,889 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 9.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1305 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Recommended | ||
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Academics |
Stetson University | Dowling College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stetson University | Dowling College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Stetson University | Dowling College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 42% |
Students |
Stetson University | Dowling College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | - | ||
Campus |
Stetson 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
- Stetson University is larger than than Dowling College based on total student enrollment (3,928 students vs. 2,256 students)
Stetson University vs. Dowling College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stetson University or Dowling College?
- Stetson University is 78.6% more expensive to attend than Dowling College for in-state tuition ($51,960.00 vs. $29,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.6% higher at Stetson University than Dowling College ($51,960.00 vs. $29,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dowling College than Stetson University ($22,931 vs. $25,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dowling College are 42% lower than costs at Stetson University ($10,770 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stetson University than Dowling College (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stetson University students is 141.1% larger than aid received Dowling College ($42,150 vs. $17,480)
Which college is harder to get into, Stetson University or Dowling College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dowling College or Stetson University .
Stetson University vs. Dowling College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stetson 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 Stetson University.
- The graduation rate at Stetson University is higher than Dowling College (64% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Dowling College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Stetson University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $45,400)
- Dowling College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Stetson University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Dowling College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Stetson University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Stetson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dowling College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/