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Overview |
Washington College | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
Washington College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | |||
| 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 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Washington College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $217 |
Diversity |
Washington College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Washington College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | 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
- Dickinson College is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 20% more expensive to attend than Washington College for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20% higher at Dickinson College than Washington College ($60,776.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington College than Dickinson College ($31,650 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 15.2% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($13,834 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Dickinson College (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 10.8% larger than aid received Washington College ($39,554 vs. $35,683)
Washington College vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Washington College .
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Washington College vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington 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 Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Washington College (84% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $11,200 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $50,800)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $24,250)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Washington College graduates. ($217 vs. $250)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/