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Overview |
SFBU | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Fremont, California | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 164 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfbu.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
SFBU | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,920 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,920 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,200 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,510 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,570 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
SFBU | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 157 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 109 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.4% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
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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 | Aug 5, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
SFBU | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SFBU | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $217 |
Diversity |
SFBU | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
SFBU | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 0% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 63% | ||
Campus |
SFBU | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dickinson College is larger than than SFBU based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 164 students)
SFBU vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SFBU or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 667.4% more expensive to attend than SFBU for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $7,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 667.4% higher at Dickinson College than San Francisco Bay University ($60,776.00 vs. $7,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Francisco Bay University than Dickinson College ($12,510 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at San Francisco Bay University are 73.2% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($9,200 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at San Francisco Bay University than Dickinson College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 313.3% larger than aid received San Francisco Bay University ($39,554 vs. $9,570)
SFBU vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SFBU or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or SFBU .
- SFBU has a higher acceptance rate (69.4%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
SFBU vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SFBU 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 SFBU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/