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Overview |
CDU | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 777 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cdrewu.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
CDU | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,424 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,424 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,782 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,637 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,419 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 94% |
Admission |
CDU | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 834 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 671 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5%Open | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 2.1%Open | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | 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 | Jul 30, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CDU | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CDU | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,900 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,319 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $220 | $217 |
Diversity |
CDU | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 25% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
CDU | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 63% | ||
Campus |
CDU | 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 CDU based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 777 students)
CDU vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CDU or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 321.4% more expensive to attend than CDU for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $14,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 321.4% higher at Dickinson College than Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($60,776.00 vs. $14,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science than Dickinson College ($27,637 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dickinson College are 11.6% lower than costs at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($15,938 vs. $17,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dickinson College than Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science (94% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 246.4% larger than aid received Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($39,554 vs. $11,419)
CDU vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CDU or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or CDU .
- CDU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
CDU vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CDU 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 CDU.
- Graduates from Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science earn on average $8,900 more per year than Dickinson College graduates after ten years. ($70,900 vs. $62,000)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $319 lower median federal student loan debt than CDU graduates. ($21,000 vs. $21,319)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than CDU graduates. ($217 vs. $220)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CDU students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/