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ECSU SCSU CCSU Buffalo State College UConn SUNY Cortland SUNY-Potsdam Western New England University William Paterson University of New Jersey Marist College| Western Connecticut State University | Dowling College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Dowling College | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Oakdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 2,256 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | dowling.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Dowling College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $29,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $29,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $10,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $22,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $17,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 88% |
Admission |
WestConn | Dowling College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Recommended | ||
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Academics |
WestConn | Dowling College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Dowling College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $263 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Dowling College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 42% |
Students |
WestConn | Dowling College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | - | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Dowling College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Dowling College based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 2,256 students)
WestConn vs. Dowling College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Dowling College?
- Dowling College is 350.2% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($29,100.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.3% higher at Dowling College than Western Connecticut State University ($29,100.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Dowling College ($15,862 vs. $22,931)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dowling College are 35.3% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($10,770 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dowling College than Western Connecticut State University (88% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dowling College students is 93% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($17,480 vs. $9,057)
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Dowling College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dowling College or WestConn .
WestConn vs. Dowling College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at WestConn is higher than Dowling College (40% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $400 more per year than Dowling College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $47,000)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Dowling College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,500)
- WestConn graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Dowling College graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dowling College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/