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Overview |
Daemen College | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Amherst, NY | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,642 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daemen.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Daemen College | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,090 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,090 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,630 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,273 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,618 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Daemen College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,752 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 2,200 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.9% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | 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 |
Daemen College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Daemen College | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,373 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $210 | $217 |
Diversity |
Daemen College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Daemen College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Daemen College | 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
- Daemen College is larger than than Dickinson College based on total student enrollment (2,642 students vs. 2,137 students)
Daemen College vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Daemen College or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 89.4% more expensive to attend than Daemen College for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $32,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.4% higher at Dickinson College than Daemen College ($60,776.00 vs. $32,090.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Daemen College than Dickinson College ($20,273 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Daemen College are 16.9% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($13,630 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Daemen College than Dickinson College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 83% larger than aid received Daemen College ($39,554 vs. $21,618)
Daemen College vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Daemen College or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Daemen College .
- Daemen College has a higher acceptance rate (79.9%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Daemen College vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Daemen College 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 Daemen College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Daemen College (84% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $15,800 more per year than Daemen College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $46,200)
- Daemen College students graduate with a $627 lower median federal student loan debt than Dickinson College graduates. ($20,373 vs. $21,000)
- Daemen College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Dickinson College graduates. ($210 vs. $217)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Daemen College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/