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F&M Catholic University of America Wesleyan University Wake Forest Trinity College Dickinson College Penn State Erie-Behrend College UMES| Trinity Washington University | Dowling College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Trinity College | Dowling College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Oakdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,895 | 2,256 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trinitydc.edu | dowling.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Dowling College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,360 | $29,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,360 | $29,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,750 | $10,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $22,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,396 | $17,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 88% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Dowling College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 758 | - | ||
| Admitted | 735 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | |||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Recommended | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Dowling College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Dowling College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,649 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $327 | $263 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Dowling College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 68% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 42% |
Students |
Trinity College | Dowling College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | - | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Dowling College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Dowling College is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (2,256 students vs. 1,895 students)
Trinity College vs. Dowling College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Dowling College?
- Dowling College is 14.7% more expensive to attend than Trinity College for in-state tuition ($29,100.00 vs. $25,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.7% higher at Dowling College than Trinity Washington University ($29,100.00 vs. $25,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Washington University than Dowling College ($13,586 vs. $22,931)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dowling College are 9.1% lower than costs at Trinity Washington University ($10,770 vs. $11,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity Washington University than Dowling College (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity Washington University students is 11% larger than aid received Dowling College ($19,396 vs. $17,480)
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Dowling College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dowling College or Trinity College .
Trinity College vs. Dowling College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College 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 Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Dowling College (45% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Dowling College earn on average $5,600 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $41,400)
- Dowling College students graduate with a $6,149 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $31,649)
- Dowling College graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($263 vs. $327)
- More Dowling College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/