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Overview |
York | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Jamaica, NY | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,446 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #785 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
York | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,670 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,036 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
York | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,112 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 9,529 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
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| SAT Range | 870/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
York | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
York | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,800 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $217 |
Diversity |
York | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
York | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 63% | ||
Campus |
York | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY York College is larger than than Dickinson College based on total student enrollment (6,446 students vs. 2,137 students)
York vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, York or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 777% more expensive to attend than York for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 308.4% higher at Dickinson College than CUNY York College ($60,776.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than Dickinson College ($6,670 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dickinson College are 12.4% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($15,938 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY York College than Dickinson College (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 337.7% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($39,554 vs. $9,036)
York vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, York or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or York .
- York has a higher acceptance rate (59.1%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
York vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, York 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 York.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than CUNY York College (84% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $18,800 more per year than York graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $43,200)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $12,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Dickinson College graduates. ($8,800 vs. $21,000)
- York graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than Dickinson College graduates. ($90 vs. $217)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/