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TU UMES UMBC Daemen College Culinary Institute of America Morgan State Bowie State University Frostburg State University Maryland Salisbury| University of Baltimore | Dowling College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UB | Dowling College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Oakdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 2,256 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | dowling.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | Dowling College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,296 | $29,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,746 | $29,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $10,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,122 | $22,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,544 | $17,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 88% |
Admission |
UB | Dowling College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 150 | - | ||
| Admitted | 134 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 920/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Recommended | ||
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Academics |
UB | Dowling College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | Dowling College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $263 |
Diversity |
UB | Dowling College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 42% |
Students |
UB | Dowling College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | - | ||
Campus |
UB | Dowling College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Baltimore is larger than than Dowling College based on total student enrollment (3,288 students vs. 2,256 students)
UB vs. Dowling College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or Dowling College?
- Dowling College is 298.8% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($29,100.00 vs. $7,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.3% higher at Dowling College than University of Baltimore ($29,100.00 vs. $20,746.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Baltimore than Dowling College ($18,122 vs. $22,931)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dowling College are 79.7% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($10,770 vs. $19,350)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Baltimore as Dowling College (88% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dowling College students is 131.7% larger than aid received University of Baltimore ($17,480 vs. $7,544)
Which college is harder to get into, UB or Dowling College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dowling College or UB .
UB vs. Dowling College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB 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 UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $13,600 more per year than Dowling College graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $47,000)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Dowling College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,500)
- UB graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Dowling College graduates. ($222 vs. $263)
- More Dowling College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/