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Overview |
MCC | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 132 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mccks.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCC | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,014 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,014 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,976 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,675 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,622 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
MCC | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 98 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 47 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48%Open | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 72.3%Open | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
MCC | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCC | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $217 |
Diversity |
MCC | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
MCC | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 63% | ||
Campus |
MCC | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dickinson College is larger than than MCC based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 132 students)
MCC vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCC or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 257.2% more expensive to attend than MCC for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $17,014.00)
- Out of state tuition is 257.2% higher at Dickinson College than Manhattan Christian College ($60,776.00 vs. $17,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manhattan Christian College than Dickinson College ($22,675 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manhattan Christian College are 77.6% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($8,976 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan Christian College than Dickinson College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 311.1% larger than aid received Manhattan Christian College ($39,554 vs. $9,622)
MCC vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCC or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or MCC .
- MCC has a higher acceptance rate (48%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
MCC vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCC or Dickinson 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 Dickinson College and MCC.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Manhattan Christian College (84% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $25,300 more per year than MCC graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $36,700)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCC students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/