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Overview |
Alma College | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Alma College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Alma College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $217 |
Diversity |
Alma College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Alma College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Alma 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 Alma College based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 1,260 students)
Alma College vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 34% more expensive to attend than Alma College for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $45,346.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34% higher at Dickinson College than Alma College ($60,776.00 vs. $45,346.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alma College than Dickinson College ($23,995 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alma College are 26.3% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($12,624 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Dickinson College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 13.9% larger than aid received Alma College ($39,554 vs. $34,736)
Alma College vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Alma College .
- Alma College has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Alma College vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma 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 Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Alma College (84% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $13,700 more per year than Alma College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $48,300)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alma College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/