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Overview |
SCSU | Dowling College | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Oakdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 2,256 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | dowling.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Dowling College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $29,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $29,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $10,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $22,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $17,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 88% |
Admission |
SCSU | Dowling College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| 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 | ||
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Academics |
SCSU | Dowling College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Dowling College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $263 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Dowling College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 42% |
Students |
SCSU | Dowling College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | - | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Dowling College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Dowling College based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 2,256 students)
SCSU vs. Dowling College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Dowling College?
- Dowling College is 349.8% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($29,100.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.3% higher at Dowling College than Southern Connecticut State University ($29,100.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than Dowling College ($18,712 vs. $22,931)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dowling College are 30.7% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($10,770 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dowling College than Southern Connecticut State University (88% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dowling College students is 139.2% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($17,480 vs. $7,308)
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Dowling College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dowling College or SCSU .
SCSU vs. Dowling College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU 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 SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than Dowling College (44% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Dowling College earn on average $1,200 more per year than SCSU graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $45,800)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Dowling College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,500)
- SCSU graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Dowling College graduates. ($240 vs. $263)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dowling College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/