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Overview |
Notre Dame College | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,444 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #936 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | notredamecollege.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Notre Dame College | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,250 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,250 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,568 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,151 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,299 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
Notre Dame College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,116 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 2,447 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Notre Dame College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Notre Dame College | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $217 |
Diversity |
Notre Dame College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Notre Dame College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Notre Dame College | 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
- Dickinson College is larger than than Notre Dame College based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 1,444 students)
Notre Dame College vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Notre Dame College or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 94.5% more expensive to attend than Notre Dame College for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.5% higher at Dickinson College than Notre Dame College ($60,776.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Notre Dame College than Dickinson College ($20,151 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Notre Dame College are 37.8% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($11,568 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Notre Dame College than Dickinson College (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 62.8% larger than aid received Notre Dame College ($39,554 vs. $24,299)
Notre Dame College vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Notre Dame College or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Notre Dame College .
- Notre Dame College has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Notre Dame College vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Notre Dame 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 Notre Dame College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Notre Dame College (84% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $20,100 more per year than Notre Dame College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $41,900)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Notre Dame College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Notre Dame College graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Notre Dame College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/