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Overview |
Dowling College | VSU | ||
| Location | Oakdale, NY | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,256 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dowling.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dowling College | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,100 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,100 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,931 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,480 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 92% |
Admission |
Dowling College | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Recommended | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Dowling College | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dowling College | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $305 |
Diversity |
Dowling College | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 31% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 42% | 7% |
Students |
Dowling College | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 27% | ||
Campus |
Dowling College | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia State University is larger than than Dowling College based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 2,256 students)
Dowling College vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dowling College or VSU?
- Dowling College is 425.3% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($29,100.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.9% higher at Dowling College than Virginia State University ($29,100.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than Dowling College ($15,773 vs. $22,931)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dowling College are 7.2% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($10,770 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia State University than Dowling College (92% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dowling College students is 52% larger than aid received Virginia State University ($17,480 vs. $11,498)
Which college is harder to get into, Dowling College or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Dowling College .
Dowling College vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dowling College or VSU? 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 VSU and Dowling College.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Dowling College (40% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Dowling College earn on average $10,300 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $36,700)
- Dowling College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($25,500 vs. $29,500)
- Dowling College graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($263 vs. $305)
- More Dowling College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/