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Overview |
CUNY Graduate Center | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,733 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
CUNY Graduate Center | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,892 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 94% |
Admission |
CUNY Graduate Center | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 147 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 35 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.8% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | 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 |
CUNY Graduate Center | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CUNY Graduate Center | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,340 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $96 | $217 |
Diversity |
CUNY Graduate Center | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
CUNY Graduate Center | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 63% | ||
Campus |
CUNY Graduate Center | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- CUNY Graduate School and University Center is larger than than Dickinson College based on total student enrollment (8,733 students vs. 2,137 students)
CUNY Graduate Center vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CUNY Graduate Center or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 777% more expensive to attend than CUNY Graduate Center for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 308.4% higher at Dickinson College than CUNY Graduate School and University Center ($60,776.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dickinson College are 31.1% lower than costs at CUNY Graduate School and University Center ($15,938 vs. $20,892)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dickinson College than CUNY Graduate School and University Center (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is ?% larger than aid received CUNY Graduate School and University Center ($39,554 vs. $0)
CUNY Graduate Center vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CUNY Graduate Center or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or CUNY Graduate Center .
- Dickinson College has a higher acceptance rate (34.9%) than CUNY Graduate Center (23.8%)
CUNY Graduate Center vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CUNY Graduate Center 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 CUNY Graduate Center.
- CUNY Graduate School and University Center students graduate with a $11,660 lower median federal student loan debt than Dickinson College graduates. ($9,340 vs. $21,000)
- CUNY Graduate Center graduates are paying $121 less per month on federal student loans than Dickinson College graduates. ($96 vs. $217)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUNY Graduate Center students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/