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Overview |
DWC | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Nashua, NH | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 741 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dwc.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
DWC | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,630 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,630 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,354 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,109 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,282 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 94% |
Admission |
DWC | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 815 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 505 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
DWC | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DWC | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,900 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $217 |
Diversity |
DWC | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
DWC | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 63% | ||
Campus |
DWC | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dickinson College is larger than than DWC based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 741 students)
DWC vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DWC or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 288.8% more expensive to attend than DWC for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $15,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 288.8% higher at Dickinson College than Daniel Webster College ($60,776.00 vs. $15,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Daniel Webster College than Dickinson College ($17,109 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Daniel Webster College are 40.4% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($11,354 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dickinson College than Daniel Webster College (94% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 250.6% larger than aid received Daniel Webster College ($39,554 vs. $11,282)
DWC vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DWC or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or DWC .
- DWC has a higher acceptance rate (62%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
DWC vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DWC 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 DWC.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Daniel Webster College (84% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $3,100 more per year than DWC graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $58,900)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than DWC graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than DWC graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DWC students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/