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Overview |
Albright College | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,498 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albright.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albright College | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,020 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,020 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,940 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,496 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,420 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Albright College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,578 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 4,734 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.05 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Albright College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albright College | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,500 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $217 |
Diversity |
Albright College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 2% |
Students |
Albright College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Albright 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 Albright College based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 1,498 students)
Albright College vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albright College or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 124.9% more expensive to attend than Albright College for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $27,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.9% higher at Dickinson College than Albright College ($60,776.00 vs. $27,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albright College than Dickinson College ($21,496 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Albright College are 6.7% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($14,940 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albright College than Dickinson College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 84.7% larger than aid received Albright College ($39,554 vs. $21,420)
Albright College vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albright College or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Albright College .
- Albright College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Albright College vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albright 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 Albright College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Albright College (84% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $12,500 more per year than Albright College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $49,500)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Albright College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $28,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Albright College graduates. ($217 vs. $289)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albright College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/