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Overview |
Columbia College | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $217 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Columbia College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Dickinson College based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 2,137 students)
Columbia College vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 107.6% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.6% higher at Dickinson College than Columbia College Chicago ($60,776.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College Chicago than Dickinson College ($28,387 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dickinson College are 12.9% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($15,938 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Dickinson College (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 119.5% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($39,554 vs. $18,020)
Columbia College vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Columbia College .
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Columbia College vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College 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 Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Columbia College Chicago (84% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $24,700 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $37,300)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $26,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($217 vs. $268)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/