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Overview |
Columbia College Hollywood | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Tarzana, CA | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 291 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbiacollege.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College Hollywood | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,680 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,680 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,578 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,432 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,319 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 94% |
Admission |
Columbia College Hollywood | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Columbia College Hollywood | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College Hollywood | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,023 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $217 |
Diversity |
Columbia College Hollywood | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Columbia College Hollywood | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College Hollywood | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dickinson College is larger than than Columbia College Hollywood based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 291 students)
Columbia College Hollywood vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College Hollywood or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 136.7% more expensive to attend than Columbia College Hollywood for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $25,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.7% higher at Dickinson College than Columbia College Hollywood ($60,776.00 vs. $25,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College Hollywood than Dickinson College ($32,432 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dickinson College are 4% lower than costs at Columbia College Hollywood ($15,938 vs. $16,578)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dickinson College than Columbia College Hollywood (94% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 440.4% larger than aid received Columbia College Hollywood ($39,554 vs. $7,319)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College Hollywood 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 Hollywood .
Columbia College Hollywood vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College Hollywood 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 Hollywood.
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $25,900 more per year than Columbia College Hollywood graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $36,100)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $4,023 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College Hollywood graduates. ($21,000 vs. $25,023)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College Hollywood graduates. ($217 vs. $258)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College Hollywood students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/