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Overview |
Dowling College | Villa | ||
| Location | Oakdale, NY | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,256 | 465 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dowling.edu | villa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dowling College | Villa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,100 | $25,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,100 | $25,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,931 | $14,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,480 | $17,558 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 98% |
Admission |
Dowling College | Villa | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 500 | ||
| Admitted | - | 391 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 730/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Recommended | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Dowling College | Villa | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dowling College | Villa | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $27,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $206 |
Diversity |
Dowling College | Villa | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 42% | 0% |
Students |
Dowling College | Villa | ||
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| % In-State | - | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 4% | ||
Campus |
Dowling College | Villa | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dowling College is larger than than Villa based on total student enrollment (2,256 students vs. 465 students)
Dowling College vs. Villa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dowling College or Villa?
- Dowling College is 12.2% more expensive to attend than Villa for in-state tuition ($29,100.00 vs. $25,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at Dowling College than Villa Maria College ($29,100.00 vs. $25,930.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Villa Maria College than Dowling College ($14,576 vs. $22,931)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villa Maria College are 24.9% lower than costs at Dowling College ($8,620 vs. $10,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Villa Maria College than Dowling College (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villa Maria College students is 0.4% larger than aid received Dowling College ($17,558 vs. $17,480)
Which college is harder to get into, Dowling College or Villa? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villa or Dowling College .
Dowling College vs. Villa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dowling College or Villa? 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 Villa and Dowling College.
- Graduates from Dowling College earn on average $19,100 more per year than Villa graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $27,900)
- Villa Maria College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Dowling College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,500)
- Villa graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Dowling College graduates. ($206 vs. $263)
- More Dowling College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Villa students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/