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Overview |
Clarkson College | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Omaha, NE | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,133 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarksoncollege.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson College | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,880 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,284 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,506 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,554 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 94% |
Admission |
Clarkson College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 66 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 37 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.1% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 100% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Clarkson College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson College | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $217 |
Diversity |
Clarkson College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Clarkson College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson College | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Dickinson College is larger than than Clarkson College based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 1,133 students)
Clarkson College vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson College or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 308.4% more expensive to attend than Clarkson College for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 308.4% higher at Dickinson College than Clarkson College ($60,776.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson College than Dickinson College ($14,506 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson College are 118.8% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($7,284 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dickinson College than Clarkson College (94% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 314% larger than aid received Clarkson College ($39,554 vs. $9,554)
Clarkson College vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson College or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Clarkson College .
- Clarkson College has a higher acceptance rate (56.1%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Clarkson College vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson 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 Clarkson College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Clarkson College (84% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $10,400 more per year than Clarkson College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $51,600)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $25,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson College graduates. ($217 vs. $258)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clarkson College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/