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Overview |
Dickinson College | CUW | ||
| Location | Carlisle, PA | Mequon, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,137 | 4,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #395 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinson.edu | cuw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dickinson College | CUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,776 | $32,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,776 | $32,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,938 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,610 | $24,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,554 | $23,477 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
Dickinson College | CUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,261 | 3,544 | ||
| Admitted | 2,885 | 2,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 70.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
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| 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 | CUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dickinson College | CUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $247 |
Diversity |
Dickinson College | CUW | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Dickinson College | CUW | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Dickinson College | CUW | ||
| 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
- Concordia University Wisconsin is larger than than Dickinson College based on total student enrollment (4,988 students vs. 2,137 students)
Dickinson College vs. CUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dickinson College or CUW?
- Dickinson College is 85.5% more expensive to attend than CUW for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.5% higher at Dickinson College than Concordia University Wisconsin ($60,776.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Wisconsin than Dickinson College ($24,485 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Wisconsin are 31.1% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($12,160 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Wisconsin than Dickinson College (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 68.5% larger than aid received Concordia University Wisconsin ($39,554 vs. $23,477)
Dickinson College vs. CUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dickinson College or CUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUW or Dickinson College .
- CUW has a higher acceptance rate (70.4%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Dickinson College vs. CUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dickinson College or CUW? 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 CUW and Dickinson College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Concordia University Wisconsin (84% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $15,900 more per year than CUW graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $46,100)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $2,925 lower median federal student loan debt than CUW graduates. ($21,000 vs. $23,925)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than CUW graduates. ($217 vs. $247)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUW students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/