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F&M Gettysburg College Union College Bentley Marist College Providence URI Stonehill College Fairfield University Merrimack Quinnipiac Endicott College| Dickinson College | Bryant University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Dickinson College | Bryant University | ||
| Location | Carlisle, PA | Smithfield, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,137 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #183 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinson.edu | bryant.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dickinson College | Bryant University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,776 | $48,432 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,776 | $48,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,938 | $16,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,610 | $40,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,554 | $25,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 97% |
Admission |
Dickinson College | Bryant University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,261 | 8,900 | ||
| Admitted | 2,885 | 6,124 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1163/1320 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Dickinson College | Bryant University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dickinson College | Bryant University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $73,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $279 |
Diversity |
Dickinson College | Bryant University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Dickinson College | Bryant University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Dickinson College | Bryant University | ||
| 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
- Bryant University is larger than than Dickinson College based on total student enrollment (3,536 students vs. 2,137 students)
Dickinson College vs. Bryant University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dickinson College or Bryant University?
- Dickinson College is 25.5% more expensive to attend than Bryant University for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $48,432.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.5% higher at Dickinson College than Bryant University ($60,776.00 vs. $48,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dickinson College than Bryant University ($37,610 vs. $40,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dickinson College are 3.7% lower than costs at Bryant University ($15,938 vs. $16,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bryant University than Dickinson College (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 54.4% larger than aid received Bryant University ($39,554 vs. $25,615)
Dickinson College vs. Bryant University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dickinson College or Bryant University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryant University or Dickinson College .
- Bryant University has a higher acceptance rate (68.8%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Dickinson College vs. Bryant University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dickinson College or Bryant University? 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 Bryant University and Dickinson College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Bryant University (84% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Bryant University earn on average $11,500 more per year than Dickinson College graduates after ten years. ($73,500 vs. $62,000)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryant University graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Bryant University graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bryant University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/