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Overview |
Rust College | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Holly Springs, MS | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 755 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rustcollege.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rust College | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,900 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,900 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,200 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,151 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,549 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 94% |
Admission |
Rust College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,467 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 1,943 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.8% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.66 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 440/1339 | |||
| 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 |
Rust College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rust College | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,100 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,837 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $287 | $217 |
Diversity |
Rust College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 97% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Rust College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Rust 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 Rust College based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 755 students)
Rust College vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rust College or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 513.9% more expensive to attend than Rust College for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $9,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 513.9% higher at Dickinson College than Rust College ($60,776.00 vs. $9,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rust College than Dickinson College ($8,151 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rust College are 206.5% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($5,200 vs. $15,938)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Rust College as Dickinson College (94% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 362.7% larger than aid received Rust College ($39,554 vs. $8,549)
Rust College vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rust College or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Rust College .
- Rust College has a higher acceptance rate (78.8%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Rust College vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rust 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 Rust College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Rust College (84% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $36,900 more per year than Rust College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $25,100)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $6,837 lower median federal student loan debt than Rust College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,837)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Rust College graduates. ($217 vs. $287)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rust College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/