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Overview |
Monroe College-Main Campus | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,011 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | monroecollege.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Monroe College-Main Campus | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,432 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,432 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,157 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,792 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 94% |
Admission |
Monroe College-Main Campus | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,670 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 2,196 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
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| 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 |
Monroe College-Main Campus | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Monroe College-Main Campus | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,450 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $217 |
Diversity |
Monroe College-Main Campus | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 44% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Monroe College-Main Campus | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Monroe College-Main Campus | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Monroe College Main Campus is larger than than Dickinson College based on total student enrollment (7,011 students vs. 2,137 students)
Monroe College-Main Campus vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Monroe College-Main Campus or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 293.8% more expensive to attend than Monroe College-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $15,432.00)
- Out of state tuition is 293.8% higher at Dickinson College than Monroe College Main Campus ($60,776.00 vs. $15,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Monroe College Main Campus than Dickinson College ($9,157 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Monroe College Main Campus are 41% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($11,300 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dickinson College than Monroe College Main Campus (94% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 150.5% larger than aid received Monroe College Main Campus ($39,554 vs. $15,792)
Monroe College-Main Campus vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Monroe College-Main Campus or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Monroe College-Main Campus .
- Monroe College-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (59.8%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Monroe College-Main Campus vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Monroe College-Main Campus 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 Monroe College-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Monroe College Main Campus (84% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $29,500 more per year than Monroe College-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $32,500)
- Monroe College Main Campus students graduate with a $550 lower median federal student loan debt than Dickinson College graduates. ($20,450 vs. $21,000)
- Monroe College-Main Campus graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Dickinson College graduates. ($211 vs. $217)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Monroe College-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/