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Overview |
Dowling College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | Oakdale, NY | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,256 | 686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dowling.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dowling College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,100 | $32,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,100 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,931 | $25,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,480 | $24,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Dowling College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 955 | ||
| Admitted | - | 811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 24% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Recommended | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Dowling College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dowling College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $258 |
Diversity |
Dowling College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 42% | 8% |
Students |
Dowling College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 45% | ||
Campus |
Dowling College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Dowling College is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (2,256 students vs. 686 students)
Dowling College vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dowling College or Paul Smith's College?
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is 10% more expensive to attend than Dowling College for in-state tuition ($32,012.00 vs. $29,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at Paul Smith's College than Dowling College ($32,012.00 vs. $29,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dowling College than Paul Smith's College ($22,931 vs. $25,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dowling College are 44.3% lower than costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($10,770 vs. $15,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than Dowling College (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students is 40.4% larger than aid received Dowling College ($24,545 vs. $17,480)
Which college is harder to get into, Dowling College or Paul Smith's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paul Smith's College or Dowling College .
Dowling College vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dowling College or Paul Smith's 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 Paul Smith's College and Dowling College.
- The graduation rate at Dowling College is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (39% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Dowling College earn on average $10,300 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $36,700)
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Dowling College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,500)
- Paul Smith's College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Dowling College graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More Paul Smith's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dowling College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/