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Overview |
SHU | Dowling College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Oakdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 2,256 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | dowling.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Dowling College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $29,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $29,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $10,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $22,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $17,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 88% |
Admission |
SHU | Dowling College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Recommended | ||
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Academics |
SHU | Dowling College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Dowling College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $263 |
Diversity |
SHU | Dowling College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 42% |
Students |
SHU | Dowling College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | - | ||
Campus |
SHU | Dowling College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Dowling College based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 2,256 students)
SHU vs. Dowling College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Dowling College?
- Sacred Heart University is 59.1% more expensive to attend than Dowling College for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $29,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.1% higher at SHU than Dowling College ($46,310.00 vs. $29,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dowling College than SHU ($22,931 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dowling College are 62.7% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($10,770 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Dowling College (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 11.5% larger than aid received Dowling College ($19,484 vs. $17,480)
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Dowling College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dowling College or SHU .
SHU vs. Dowling College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU 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 SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Dowling College (68% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $12,700 more per year than Dowling College graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $47,000)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Dowling College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,500)
- SHU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Dowling College graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dowling College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/