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Overview |
Dickinson College | Penn State | ||
| Location | Carlisle, PA | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,137 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #167 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinson.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dickinson College | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,776 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,776 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,938 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,610 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,554 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 44% |
Admission |
Dickinson College | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,261 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 2,885 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | |||
| 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 | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dickinson College | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $277 |
Diversity |
Dickinson College | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Dickinson College | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Dickinson College | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Dickinson College based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 2,137 students)
Dickinson College vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dickinson College or Penn State?
- Dickinson College is 230.9% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.1% higher at Dickinson College than Penn State Main Campus ($60,776.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Main Campus than Dickinson College ($26,747 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 25.1% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($12,744 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dickinson College than Penn State Main Campus (94% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 292.9% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($39,554 vs. $10,066)
Dickinson College vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dickinson College or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Dickinson College .
- Penn State has a higher acceptance rate (55.2%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Dickinson College vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dickinson College or Penn State? 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 Penn State and Dickinson College.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Dickinson College (87% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $6,700 more per year than Penn State graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $55,300)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $5,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($21,000 vs. $26,818)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($217 vs. $277)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/