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Overview |
Dickinson College | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | Carlisle, PA | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,137 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #783 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinson.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dickinson College | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,776 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,776 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,938 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,610 | $16,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,554 | $13,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Dickinson College | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,261 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 2,885 | 2,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1210 | |||
| 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 | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dickinson College | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $258 |
Diversity |
Dickinson College | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Dickinson College | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Dickinson College | Castleton State College | ||
| 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
- Castleton State College is larger than than Dickinson College based on total student enrollment (2,363 students vs. 2,137 students)
Dickinson College vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dickinson College or Castleton State College?
- Dickinson College is 413.7% more expensive to attend than Castleton State College for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $11,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111% higher at Dickinson College than Castleton State College ($60,776.00 vs. $28,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Castleton State College than Dickinson College ($16,791 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Castleton State College are 28.5% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($12,404 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Castleton State College than Dickinson College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 204.1% larger than aid received Castleton State College ($39,554 vs. $13,007)
Dickinson College vs. Castleton State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dickinson College or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or Dickinson College .
- Castleton State College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Dickinson College vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dickinson College or Castleton State 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 Castleton State College and Dickinson College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Castleton State College (84% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $24,400 more per year than Castleton State College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $37,600)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Castleton State College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $25,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Castleton State College graduates. ($217 vs. $258)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Castleton State College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/