Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Lander University Barton College Wingate University Winthrop University USC Aiken Claflin University Limestone University University of Charleston Erskine College| Dowling College | Newberry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Dowling College | Newberry College | ||
| Location | Oakdale, NY | Newberry, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,256 | 1,507 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #946 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dowling.edu | newberry.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Dowling College | Newberry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,100 | $27,000 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,100 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $12,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,931 | $20,941 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,480 | $23,249 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Dowling College | Newberry College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,269 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Recommended | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Dowling College | Newberry College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 14:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Dowling College | Newberry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Dowling College | Newberry College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 42% | 3% |
Students |
Dowling College | Newberry College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | - | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 24% | ||
Campus |
Dowling College | Newberry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dowling College is larger than than Newberry College based on total student enrollment (2,256 students vs. 1,507 students)
Dowling College vs. Newberry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dowling College or Newberry College?
- Dowling College is 7.8% more expensive to attend than Newberry College for in-state tuition ($29,100.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at Dowling College than Newberry College ($29,100.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Newberry College than Dowling College ($20,941 vs. $22,931)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dowling College are 19.3% lower than costs at Newberry College ($10,770 vs. $12,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Newberry College than Dowling College (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Newberry College students is 33% larger than aid received Dowling College ($23,249 vs. $17,480)
Which college is harder to get into, Dowling College or Newberry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Newberry College or Dowling College .
Dowling College vs. Newberry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dowling College or Newberry 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 Newberry College and Dowling College.
- The graduation rate at Dowling College is higher than Newberry College (39% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Dowling College earn on average $12,300 more per year than Newberry College graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $34,700)
- Dowling College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Newberry College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Dowling College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Newberry College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Newberry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dowling College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/