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Overview |
CSE | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Morristown, NJ | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cse.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSE | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,689 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,905 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
CSE | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,966 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 1,414 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
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| 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 |
CSE | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSE | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $217 |
Diversity |
CSE | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
CSE | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 63% | ||
Campus |
CSE | 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 CSE based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 1,122 students)
CSE vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSE or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 84.7% more expensive to attend than CSE for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.7% higher at Dickinson College than College of Saint Elizabeth ($60,776.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Elizabeth than Dickinson College ($21,689 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Elizabeth are 25.1% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($12,744 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Elizabeth than Dickinson College (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 32.3% larger than aid received College of Saint Elizabeth ($39,554 vs. $29,905)
CSE vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSE or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or CSE .
- CSE has a higher acceptance rate (71.9%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
CSE vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSE 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 CSE.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than College of Saint Elizabeth (84% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $16,500 more per year than CSE graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $45,500)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CSE graduates. ($21,000 vs. $25,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than CSE graduates. ($217 vs. $258)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSE students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/