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Overview |
Dickinson College | ABC | ||
| Location | Carlisle, PA | Arlington, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,137 | 218 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinson.edu | abconline.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dickinson College | ABC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,776 | $15,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,776 | $15,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,938 | $8,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,610 | $19,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,554 | $6,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 84% |
Admission |
Dickinson College | ABC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,261 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,885 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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 |
Dickinson College | ABC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dickinson College | ABC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $36,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $26,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $268 |
Diversity |
Dickinson College | ABC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Dickinson College | ABC | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Dickinson College | ABC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dickinson College is larger than than ABC based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 218 students)
Dickinson College vs. ABC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dickinson College or ABC?
- Dickinson College is 291.1% more expensive to attend than ABC for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $15,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 291.1% higher at Dickinson College than Arlington Baptist College ($60,776.00 vs. $15,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arlington Baptist College than Dickinson College ($19,990 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arlington Baptist College are 91.8% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($8,310 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dickinson College than Arlington Baptist College (94% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 499.9% larger than aid received Arlington Baptist College ($39,554 vs. $6,593)
Which college is harder to get into, Dickinson College or ABC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ABC or Dickinson College .
Dickinson College vs. ABC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dickinson College or ABC? 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 ABC and Dickinson College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Arlington Baptist College (84% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $25,100 more per year than ABC graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $36,900)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $5,001 lower median federal student loan debt than ABC graduates. ($21,000 vs. $26,001)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than ABC graduates. ($217 vs. $268)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ABC students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/