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Overview |
Plymouth | Dowling College | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | Oakdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,872 | 2,256 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | dowling.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | Dowling College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $29,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,250 | $29,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $10,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,321 | $22,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $17,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 88% |
Admission |
Plymouth | Dowling College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,917 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,772 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Recommended | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Plymouth | Dowling College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | Dowling College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | Dowling College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 42% |
Students |
Plymouth | Dowling College | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | - | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | Dowling College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Plymouth State University is larger than than Dowling College based on total student enrollment (3,872 students vs. 2,256 students)
Plymouth vs. Dowling College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or Dowling College?
- Dowling College is 145.2% more expensive to attend than Plymouth for in-state tuition ($29,100.00 vs. $11,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.8% higher at Dowling College than Plymouth State University ($29,100.00 vs. $22,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plymouth State University than Dowling College ($20,321 vs. $22,931)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dowling College are 9.7% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($10,770 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Dowling College (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dowling College students is 88.2% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($17,480 vs. $9,286)
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth or Dowling College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dowling College or Plymouth .
Plymouth vs. Dowling College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth or Dowling 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 Dowling College and Plymouth.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Dowling College (59% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Dowling College earn on average $4,800 more per year than Plymouth graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $42,200)
- Dowling College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Dowling College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dowling College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/