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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 94% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | |||
| 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 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $217 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wesleyan University is larger than than Dickinson College based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 2,137 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Dickinson College?
- Wesleyan University is 4.8% more expensive to attend than Dickinson College for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $60,776.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at Wesleyan University than Dickinson College ($63,722.00 vs. $60,776.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Dickinson College ($21,270 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dickinson College are 14.1% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($15,938 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dickinson College than Wesleyan University (94% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 51.2% larger than aid received Dickinson College ($59,825 vs. $39,554)
Wesleyan University vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Wesleyan University .
- Dickinson College has a higher acceptance rate (34.9%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Dickinson College (92% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $4,000 more per year than Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $58,000)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Dickinson College graduates. ($17,500 vs. $21,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Dickinson College graduates. ($180 vs. $217)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 89%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/