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Overview |
Capitol College | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 902 | 2,217 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,088 | $62,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,088 | $62,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,676 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,223 | $40,242 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,745 | $40,209 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 349 | 7,185 | ||
| Admitted | 272 | 3,095 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 43.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | - | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Capitol College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $217 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Capitol College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dickinson College is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (2,217 students vs. 902 students)
Capitol College vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 141.1% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($62,900.00 vs. $26,088.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.1% higher at Dickinson College than Capitol College ($62,900.00 vs. $26,088.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capitol College than Dickinson College ($23,223 vs. $40,242)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol College are 20.6% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($13,676 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capitol College than Dickinson College (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 126.6% larger than aid received Capitol College ($40,209 vs. $17,745)
Capitol College vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Capitol College .
- Capitol College has a higher acceptance rate (77.9%) than Dickinson College (43.1%)
Capitol College vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol 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 Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Capitol College (84% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $8,100 more per year than Dickinson College graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $62,000)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $4,736 lower median federal student loan debt than Capitol College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $25,736)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Capitol College graduates. ($217 vs. $266)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capitol College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/