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| Dickinson State University | Lyndon State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSU | Lyndon State College | ||
| Location | Dickinson, ND | Lyndonville, VT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,473 | 1,147 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #736 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinsonstate.com | lyndonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSU | Lyndon State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,470 | $10,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,570 | $22,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,740 | $10,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,971 | $13,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,391 | $8,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 94% |
Admission |
DSU | Lyndon State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 729 | - | ||
| Admitted | 525 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72% | |||
| Enrolled % | 46.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 875/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
DSU | Lyndon State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSU | Lyndon State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,781 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $276 |
Diversity |
DSU | Lyndon State College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
DSU | Lyndon State College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | - | ||
Campus |
DSU | Lyndon State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dickinson State University is larger than than Lyndon State College based on total student enrollment (1,473 students vs. 1,147 students)
DSU vs. Lyndon State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSU or Lyndon State College?
- Lyndon State College is 42.3% more expensive to attend than DSU for in-state tuition ($10,632.00 vs. $7,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.2% higher at Lyndon State College than Dickinson State University ($22,800.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lyndon State College than DSU ($13,304 vs. $14,971)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dickinson State University are 32.9% lower than costs at Lyndon State College ($7,740 vs. $10,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lyndon State College than Dickinson State University (94% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lyndon State College students is 66.6% larger than aid received Dickinson State University ($8,981 vs. $5,391)
Which college is harder to get into, DSU or Lyndon State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lyndon State College or DSU .
- The average SAT score at Dickinson State University (951) is 14 points higher than at Lyndon State College (937)
- Incoming DSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Lyndon State College (18)
- Accepted freshman DSU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.11) as students at Lyndon State College (3.11)
DSU vs. Lyndon State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSU or Lyndon State 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 Lyndon State College and DSU.
- The graduation rate at Lyndon State College is higher than Dickinson State University (31% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Dickinson State University earn on average $11,100 more per year than Lyndon State College graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $35,700)
- Dickinson State University students graduate with a $7,969 lower median federal student loan debt than Lyndon State College graduates. ($18,781 vs. $26,750)
- DSU graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Lyndon State College graduates. ($194 vs. $276)
- More DSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lyndon State College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/