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Overview |
WWU | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Fulton, MO | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,508 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | williamwoods.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
WWU | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,500 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,500 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,450 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,363 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,431 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
WWU | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,487 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 914 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
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| 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 | Dec 1, 2023 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
WWU | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WWU | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,437 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $217 |
Diversity |
WWU | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 2% |
Students |
WWU | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 63% | ||
Campus |
WWU | 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 WWU based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 1,508 students)
WWU vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WWU or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 129.3% more expensive to attend than WWU for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129.3% higher at Dickinson College than William Woods University ($60,776.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Woods University than Dickinson College ($23,363 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Woods University are 52.5% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($10,450 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Woods University than Dickinson College (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 93.6% larger than aid received William Woods University ($39,554 vs. $20,431)
WWU vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WWU or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or WWU .
- WWU has a higher acceptance rate (61.5%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
WWU vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WWU 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 WWU.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than William Woods University (84% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $23,400 more per year than WWU graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $38,600)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $437 lower median federal student loan debt than WWU graduates. ($21,000 vs. $21,437)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than WWU graduates. ($217 vs. $221)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WWU students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/