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Overview |
Dickinson College | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Carlisle, PA | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,137 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #135 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinson.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dickinson College | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,776 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,776 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,938 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,610 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,554 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
Dickinson College | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,261 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 2,885 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1353 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Dickinson College | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dickinson College | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $266 |
Diversity |
Dickinson College | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Dickinson College | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Dickinson College | Wofford 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
- Dickinson College is larger than than Wofford College based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 1,823 students)
Dickinson College vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dickinson College or Wofford College?
- Dickinson College is 22.1% more expensive to attend than Wofford College for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $49,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.1% higher at Dickinson College than Wofford College ($60,776.00 vs. $49,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wofford College than Dickinson College ($31,192 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wofford College are 6.8% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($14,920 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wofford College than Dickinson College (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 9.9% larger than aid received Wofford College ($39,554 vs. $36,005)
Dickinson College vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dickinson College or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or Dickinson College .
- Wofford College has a higher acceptance rate (60.2%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Dickinson College vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dickinson College or Wofford 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 Wofford College and Dickinson College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Wofford College (84% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $3,900 more per year than Wofford College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $58,100)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $4,747 lower median federal student loan debt than Wofford College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $25,747)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Wofford College graduates. ($217 vs. $266)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wofford College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/