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Overview |
Cambridge College | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,135 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cambridgecollege.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cambridge College | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,190 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,190 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,178 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,139 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Cambridge 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 | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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 |
Cambridge College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cambridge College | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $217 |
Diversity |
Cambridge College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Cambridge College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Cambridge College | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dickinson College is larger than than Cambridge College based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 2,135 students)
Cambridge College vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cambridge College or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 253.6% more expensive to attend than Cambridge College for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $17,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 253.6% higher at Dickinson College than Cambridge College ($60,776.00 vs. $17,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cambridge College than Dickinson College ($21,178 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cambridge College are 44.9% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($11,000 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cambridge College than Dickinson College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 454.1% larger than aid received Cambridge College ($39,554 vs. $7,139)
Which college is harder to get into, Cambridge College or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Cambridge College .
Cambridge College vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cambridge 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 Cambridge College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Cambridge College (84% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $22,800 more per year than Cambridge College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $39,200)
- Cambridge College students graduate with a $375 lower median federal student loan debt than Dickinson College graduates. ($20,625 vs. $21,000)
- Cambridge College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Dickinson College graduates. ($213 vs. $217)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cambridge College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/