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Overview |
Assumption College | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,046 | 2,217 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | assumption.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Assumption College | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,552 | $62,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,552 | $62,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,146 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,072 | $40,242 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,759 | $40,209 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Assumption College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,694 | 7,185 | ||
| Admitted | 4,062 | 3,095 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 43.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Assumption College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Assumption College | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $217 |
Diversity |
Assumption College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Assumption College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Assumption 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 Assumption College based on total student enrollment (2,217 students vs. 2,046 students)
Assumption College vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Assumption College or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 29.6% more expensive to attend than Assumption College for in-state tuition ($62,900.00 vs. $48,552.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.6% higher at Dickinson College than Assumption College ($62,900.00 vs. $48,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Assumption College than Dickinson College ($29,072 vs. $40,242)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Assumption College are 8.9% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($15,146 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Assumption College than Dickinson College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 22.7% larger than aid received Assumption College ($40,209 vs. $32,759)
Assumption College vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Assumption College or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Assumption College .
- Assumption College has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Dickinson College (43.1%)
Assumption College vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Assumption 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 Assumption College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Assumption College (84% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $4,200 more per year than Assumption College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $57,800)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Assumption College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Assumption College graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Assumption College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/