Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
F&M Old Dominion Gettysburg College Longwood University Union College JMU VSU Muhlenberg College Lafayette College Denison Virginia Tech Skidmore College| Dickinson College | Radford University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Dickinson College | RU | ||
| Location | Carlisle, PA | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,137 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinson.edu | radford.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Dickinson College | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,776 | $8,156 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,776 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,938 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,610 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,554 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 96% |
Admission |
Dickinson College | RU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,261 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 2,885 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | |||
| 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 | RU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Dickinson College | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $237 |
Diversity |
Dickinson College | RU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 42% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Dickinson College | RU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 23% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Dickinson College | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than Dickinson College based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 2,137 students)
Dickinson College vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dickinson College or RU?
- Dickinson College is 645.2% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 200.2% higher at Dickinson College than Radford University ($60,776.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Dickinson College ($17,105 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 50.8% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($10,567 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Dickinson College (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 306.4% larger than aid received Radford University ($39,554 vs. $9,733)
Dickinson College vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dickinson College or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Dickinson College .
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Dickinson College vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dickinson College or RU? 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 RU and Dickinson College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Radford University (84% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $14,600 more per year than RU graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $47,400)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than RU graduates. ($21,000 vs. $23,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than RU graduates. ($217 vs. $237)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RU students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/