Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
F&M Gettysburg College Union College Bowie State University Muhlenberg College Lafayette College Denison Skidmore College Morgan State Connecticut College Bucknell UMES| Coppin State University | Dickinson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Coppin | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,006 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #795 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coppin.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Coppin | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,836 | $60,776 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,492 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,746 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,562 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,097 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
Coppin | Dickinson College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,299 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 1,483 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.62 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 860/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Coppin | Dickinson College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Coppin | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 15% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $217 |
Diversity |
Coppin | Dickinson College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 23% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 82% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Coppin | Dickinson College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 78% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Coppin | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dickinson College is larger than than Coppin based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 2,006 students)
Coppin vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coppin or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 1,156.7% more expensive to attend than Coppin for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $4,836.00)
- Out of state tuition is 428.9% higher at Dickinson College than Coppin State University ($60,776.00 vs. $11,492.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coppin State University than Dickinson College ($8,562 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coppin State University are 35.7% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($11,746 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coppin State University than Dickinson College (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 202% larger than aid received Coppin State University ($39,554 vs. $13,097)
Coppin vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coppin or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Coppin .
- Coppin has a higher acceptance rate (45%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Coppin vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coppin 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 Coppin.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Coppin State University (84% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $23,700 more per year than Coppin graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $38,300)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Coppin graduates. ($21,000 vs. $22,500)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Coppin graduates. ($217 vs. $232)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coppin students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/