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Overview |
CHC | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,420 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chc.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
CHC | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,950 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,950 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,357 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,288 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
CHC | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,543 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 1,515 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| SAT Range | 900/1090 | |||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
CHC | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CHC | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,481 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $217 |
Diversity |
CHC | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
CHC | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 63% | ||
Campus |
CHC | 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 CHC based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 1,420 students)
CHC vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CHC or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 56% more expensive to attend than CHC for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56% higher at Dickinson College than Chestnut Hill College ($60,776.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chestnut Hill College than Dickinson College ($25,357 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 32.8% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($12,000 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chestnut Hill College than Dickinson College (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 35.1% larger than aid received Chestnut Hill College ($39,554 vs. $29,288)
CHC vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CHC or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or CHC .
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
CHC vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CHC 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 CHC.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Chestnut Hill College (84% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $16,700 more per year than CHC graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $45,300)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $5,481 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($21,000 vs. $26,481)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($217 vs. $273)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/