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Overview |
Anna Maria College | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Paxton, MA | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,436 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | annamaria.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anna Maria College | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,410 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,410 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,640 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,894 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,503 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Anna Maria College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 2,445 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.3% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.94 | - | ||
| 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 |
Anna Maria College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anna Maria College | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $217 |
Diversity |
Anna Maria College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Anna Maria College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Anna Maria College | 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 Anna Maria College based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 1,436 students)
Anna Maria College vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anna Maria College or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 58.2% more expensive to attend than Anna Maria College for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $38,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.2% higher at Dickinson College than Anna Maria College ($60,776.00 vs. $38,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anna Maria College than Dickinson College ($23,894 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dickinson College are 4.4% lower than costs at Anna Maria College ($15,938 vs. $16,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anna Maria College than Dickinson College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 18.1% larger than aid received Anna Maria College ($39,554 vs. $33,503)
Anna Maria College vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anna Maria College or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Anna Maria College .
- Anna Maria College has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Anna Maria College vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anna Maria 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 Anna Maria College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Anna Maria College (84% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $17,400 more per year than Anna Maria College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $44,600)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Anna Maria College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $25,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Anna Maria College graduates. ($217 vs. $258)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Anna Maria College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/