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Overview |
Carlow University | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,104 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carlow.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carlow University | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,402 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,402 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,014 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,437 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,713 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
Carlow University | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,124 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 1,042 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| SAT Range | 850/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Carlow University | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carlow University | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $217 |
Diversity |
Carlow University | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Carlow University | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Carlow University | 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 Carlow University based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 2,104 students)
Carlow University vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carlow University or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 87.6% more expensive to attend than Carlow University for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $32,402.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.6% higher at Dickinson College than Carlow University ($60,776.00 vs. $32,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than Dickinson College ($17,437 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carlow University are 22.5% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($13,014 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carlow University than Dickinson College (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 48.1% larger than aid received Carlow University ($39,554 vs. $26,713)
Carlow University vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carlow University or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Carlow University .
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Carlow University vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carlow University 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 Carlow University.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Carlow University (84% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $20,100 more per year than Carlow University graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $41,900)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carlow University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/