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Overview |
Dowling College | RIC | ||
| Location | Oakdale, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,256 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dowling.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dowling College | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,100 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,100 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,931 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,480 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 62% |
Admission |
Dowling College | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 870/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Recommended | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Dowling College | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dowling College | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $219 |
Diversity |
Dowling College | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 42% | 8% |
Students |
Dowling College | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | - | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 20% | ||
Campus |
Dowling College | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Dowling College based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 2,256 students)
Dowling College vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dowling College or RIC?
- Dowling College is 206.9% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($29,100.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.3% higher at Dowling College than Rhode Island College ($29,100.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Dowling College ($11,014 vs. $22,931)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dowling College are 24.5% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($10,770 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dowling College than Rhode Island College (88% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dowling College students is 131.9% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($17,480 vs. $7,537)
Which college is harder to get into, Dowling College or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Dowling College .
Dowling College vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dowling College or RIC? 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 RIC and Dowling College.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than Dowling College (44% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Dowling College earn on average $5,000 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $4,300 lower median federal student loan debt than Dowling College graduates. ($21,200 vs. $25,500)
- RIC graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Dowling College graduates. ($219 vs. $263)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dowling College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/