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Overview |
Dickinson College | Stritch | ||
| Location | Carlisle, PA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,137 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #561 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinson.edu | stritch.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dickinson College | Stritch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,776 | $34,744 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,776 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,938 | $8,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,610 | $20,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,554 | $28,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
Dickinson College | Stritch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,261 | 728 | ||
| Admitted | 2,885 | 674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Dickinson College | Stritch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dickinson College | Stritch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $279 |
Diversity |
Dickinson College | Stritch | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Dickinson College | Stritch | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Dickinson College | Stritch | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dickinson College is larger than than Stritch based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 1,332 students)
Dickinson College vs. Stritch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dickinson College or Stritch?
- Dickinson College is 74.9% more expensive to attend than Stritch for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.9% higher at Dickinson College than Cardinal Stritch University ($60,776.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cardinal Stritch University than Dickinson College ($20,002 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cardinal Stritch University are 79.1% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($8,900 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cardinal Stritch University than Dickinson College (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 38% larger than aid received Cardinal Stritch University ($39,554 vs. $28,670)
Dickinson College vs. Stritch Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dickinson College or Stritch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stritch or Dickinson College .
- Stritch has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Dickinson College vs. Stritch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dickinson College or Stritch? 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 Stritch and Dickinson College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Cardinal Stritch University (84% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $9,500 more per year than Stritch graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $52,500)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stritch graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Stritch graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stritch students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/