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Overview |
BBC | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Clarks Summit, PA | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 552 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bbc.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
BBC | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,300 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,176 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,782 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
BBC | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 342 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 223 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.2% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.5% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | - | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
BBC | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BBC | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,688 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $182 | $217 |
Diversity |
BBC | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
BBC | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 63% | ||
Campus |
BBC | 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 BBC based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 552 students)
BBC vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BBC or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 104.6% more expensive to attend than BBC for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.6% higher at Dickinson College than Clarks Summit University ($60,776.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarks Summit University than Dickinson College ($16,176 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 118.3% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($7,300 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarks Summit University than Dickinson College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 99.9% larger than aid received Clarks Summit University ($39,554 vs. $19,782)
BBC vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BBC or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or BBC .
- BBC has a higher acceptance rate (65.2%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
BBC vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BBC 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 BBC.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Clarks Summit University (84% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $28,200 more per year than BBC graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $33,800)
- Clarks Summit University students graduate with a $3,312 lower median federal student loan debt than Dickinson College graduates. ($17,688 vs. $21,000)
- BBC graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Dickinson College graduates. ($182 vs. $217)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BBC students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/