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Overview |
TESC | Dowling College | ||
| Location | Trenton, NJ | Oakdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,248 | 2,256 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tesc.edu | dowling.edu | ||
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Costs |
TESC | Dowling College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,372 | $29,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,556 | $29,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,103 | $10,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $22,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $17,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 88% |
Admission |
TESC | Dowling College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Recommended | |||
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Academics |
TESC | Dowling College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TESC | Dowling College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,750 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $111 | $263 |
Diversity |
TESC | Dowling College | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 42% |
Students |
TESC | Dowling College | ||
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| % In-State | - | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | - | ||
Campus |
TESC | Dowling College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Thomas Edison State College is larger than than Dowling College based on total student enrollment (8,248 students vs. 2,256 students)
TESC vs. Dowling College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TESC or Dowling College?
- Dowling College is 294.7% more expensive to attend than TESC for in-state tuition ($29,100.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 204.5% higher at Dowling College than Thomas Edison State College ($29,100.00 vs. $9,556.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Edison State College are 111.1% lower than costs at Dowling College ($5,103 vs. $10,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dowling College than Thomas Edison State College (88% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dowling College students is ?% larger than aid received Thomas Edison State College ($17,480 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, TESC or Dowling College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dowling College or TESC .
TESC vs. Dowling College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TESC 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 TESC.
- Graduates from Thomas Edison State College earn on average $10,800 more per year than Dowling College graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $47,000)
- Thomas Edison State College students graduate with a $14,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Dowling College graduates. ($10,750 vs. $25,500)
- TESC graduates are paying $152 less per month on federal student loans than Dowling College graduates. ($111 vs. $263)
- More TESC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dowling College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/