Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
F&M UConn SHU Gettysburg College UHart Union College Seton Hall University URI University of Scranton St John's Marist College Western New England University| Quinnipiac University | Dickinson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Quinnipiac | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Quinnipiac | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,170 | $60,776 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,170 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,051 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,689 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | Dickinson College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,668 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 15,641 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | |||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | Dickinson College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $217 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | Dickinson College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 36% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | Dickinson College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 30% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | 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
- Quinnipiac University is larger than than Dickinson College based on total student enrollment (8,788 students vs. 2,137 students)
Quinnipiac vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 23.6% more expensive to attend than Quinnipiac for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $49,170.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.6% higher at Dickinson College than Quinnipiac University ($60,776.00 vs. $49,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dickinson College than Quinnipiac ($37,610 vs. $39,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dickinson College are 0.1% lower than costs at Quinnipiac University ($15,938 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University than Dickinson College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 33.2% larger than aid received Quinnipiac University ($39,554 vs. $29,689)
Quinnipiac vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Quinnipiac .
- Quinnipiac has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Quinnipiac vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac 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 Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Quinnipiac University (84% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Dickinson College graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $62,000)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Quinnipiac graduates. ($21,000 vs. $26,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Quinnipiac graduates. ($217 vs. $268)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Quinnipiac students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/