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Overview |
Arkansas Baptist College | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 497 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arkansasbaptist.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas Baptist College | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,760 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,760 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,826 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,164 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,560 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 94% |
Admission |
Arkansas Baptist College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Arkansas Baptist College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas Baptist College | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 4% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $24,500 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,281 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $437 | $217 |
Diversity |
Arkansas Baptist College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 77% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Arkansas Baptist College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas Baptist 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Dickinson College is larger than than Arkansas Baptist College based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 497 students)
Arkansas Baptist College vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas Baptist College or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 593.8% more expensive to attend than Arkansas Baptist College for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $8,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 593.8% higher at Dickinson College than Arkansas Baptist College ($60,776.00 vs. $8,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Baptist College than Dickinson College ($7,164 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Baptist College are 80.6% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($8,826 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dickinson College than Arkansas Baptist College (94% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 154.2% larger than aid received Arkansas Baptist College ($39,554 vs. $15,560)
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas Baptist College or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Arkansas Baptist College .
Arkansas Baptist College vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas Baptist 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 Arkansas Baptist College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Arkansas Baptist College (84% vs. 4%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $37,500 more per year than Arkansas Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $24,500)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $21,281 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas Baptist College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $42,281)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $220 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas Baptist College graduates. ($217 vs. $437)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas Baptist College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/