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Overview |
Georgetown College | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Georgetown, KY | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,548 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #829 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetowncollege.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown College | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,610 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,610 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,152 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,308 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Georgetown College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,532 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 1,811 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.5% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgetown College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown College | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $217 |
Diversity |
Georgetown College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Georgetown College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown College | Dickinson 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 College is larger than than Georgetown College based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 1,548 students)
Georgetown College vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown College or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 49.7% more expensive to attend than Georgetown College for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $40,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.7% higher at Dickinson College than Georgetown College ($60,776.00 vs. $40,610.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown College than Dickinson College ($15,152 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgetown College are 42.2% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($11,210 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgetown College than Dickinson College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown College students is 1.9% larger than aid received Dickinson College ($40,308 vs. $39,554)
Georgetown College vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown College or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Georgetown College .
- Georgetown College has a higher acceptance rate (71.5%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Georgetown College vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown College or Dickinson 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 Dickinson College and Georgetown College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Georgetown College (84% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $15,700 more per year than Georgetown College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $46,300)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgetown College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Georgetown College graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgetown College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/