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Overview |
Dowling College | CW | ||
| Location | Oakdale, NY | White Plains, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,256 | 828 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | dowling.edu | cw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dowling College | CW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,100 | $22,113 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,100 | $22,113 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,931 | $10,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,480 | $18,559 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Dowling College | CW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 462 | ||
| Admitted | - | 441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Recommended | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Dowling College | CW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dowling College | CW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $23,894 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $247 |
Diversity |
Dowling College | CW | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 42% | 4% |
Students |
Dowling College | CW | ||
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| % In-State | - | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 1% | ||
Campus |
Dowling College | CW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dowling College is larger than than CW based on total student enrollment (2,256 students vs. 828 students)
Dowling College vs. CW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dowling College or CW?
- Dowling College is 31.6% more expensive to attend than CW for in-state tuition ($29,100.00 vs. $22,113.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.6% higher at Dowling College than The College of Westchester ($29,100.00 vs. $22,113.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Westchester than Dowling College ($10,891 vs. $22,931)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Westchester are 13.1% lower than costs at Dowling College ($9,520 vs. $10,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Westchester than Dowling College (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Westchester students is 6.2% larger than aid received Dowling College ($18,559 vs. $17,480)
Which college is harder to get into, Dowling College or CW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CW or Dowling College .
Dowling College vs. CW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dowling College or CW? 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 CW and Dowling College.
- Graduates from Dowling College earn on average $7,200 more per year than CW graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $39,800)
- The College of Westchester students graduate with a $1,606 lower median federal student loan debt than Dowling College graduates. ($23,894 vs. $25,500)
- CW graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Dowling College graduates. ($247 vs. $263)
- More Dowling College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CW students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/