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Overview |
Taylor University | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Upland, IN | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,221 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #351 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | taylor.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Taylor University | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,176 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,176 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,058 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,366 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,303 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
Taylor University | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,099 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 1,566 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1310 | |||
| 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 |
Taylor University | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Taylor University | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $217 |
Diversity |
Taylor University | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Taylor University | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Taylor University | 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
- Taylor University is larger than than Dickinson College based on total student enrollment (2,221 students vs. 2,137 students)
Taylor University vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Taylor University or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 63.5% more expensive to attend than Taylor University for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $37,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.5% higher at Dickinson College than Taylor University ($60,776.00 vs. $37,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Taylor University than Dickinson College ($27,366 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Taylor University are 44.1% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($11,058 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Taylor University than Dickinson College (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 69.7% larger than aid received Taylor University ($39,554 vs. $23,303)
Taylor University vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Taylor University or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Taylor University .
- Taylor University has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Taylor University vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Taylor University 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 Taylor University.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Taylor University (84% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $20,700 more per year than Taylor University graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $41,300)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Taylor University graduates. ($21,000 vs. $24,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Taylor University graduates. ($217 vs. $248)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Taylor University 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/