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Overview |
Dickinson College | CBU | ||
| Location | Carlisle, PA | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,137 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #606 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinson.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dickinson College | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,776 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,776 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,938 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,610 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,554 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Dickinson College | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,261 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 2,885 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | |||
| 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 | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dickinson College | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $279 |
Diversity |
Dickinson College | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Dickinson College | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Dickinson College | CBU | ||
| 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 CBU based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 1,934 students)
Dickinson College vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dickinson College or CBU?
- Dickinson College is 71.1% more expensive to attend than CBU for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.1% higher at Dickinson College than Christian Brothers University ($60,776.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than Dickinson College ($18,612 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 55.9% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($10,220 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University than Dickinson College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 46.7% larger than aid received Christian Brothers University ($39,554 vs. $26,964)
Dickinson College vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dickinson College or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Dickinson College .
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Dickinson College vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dickinson College or CBU? 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 CBU and Dickinson College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Christian Brothers University (84% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $11,400 more per year than CBU graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $50,600)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/