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Overview |
CCA | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Selma, AL | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 389 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccal.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCA | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,920 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,920 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,700 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,313 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,307 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 94% |
Admission |
CCA | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not applicable | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CCA | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCA | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 3% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,100 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 12% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $36,870 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $381 | $217 |
Diversity |
CCA | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
CCA | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 63% | ||
Campus |
CCA | 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 CCA based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 389 students)
CCA vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCA or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 512.7% more expensive to attend than CCA for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $9,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 512.7% higher at Dickinson College than Concordia College Selma ($60,776.00 vs. $9,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia College Selma than Dickinson College ($22,313 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia College Selma are 179.6% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($5,700 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dickinson College than Concordia College Selma (94% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 645.3% larger than aid received Concordia College Selma ($39,554 vs. $5,307)
Which college is harder to get into, CCA or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or CCA .
CCA vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCA 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 CCA.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Concordia College Selma (84% vs. 3%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $36,900 more per year than CCA graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $25,100)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $15,870 lower median federal student loan debt than CCA graduates. ($21,000 vs. $36,870)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $164 less per month on federal student loans than CCA graduates. ($217 vs. $381)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCA students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 12%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/