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William & Mary Villanova Brown UVA Lehigh Washington and Lee Bucknell Williams Cornell Amherst Yale Davidson| Dartmouth College | University of Richmond | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Dartmouth | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | Hanover, NH | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,744 | 3,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #12 | #42 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dartmouth.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dartmouth | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,687 | $60,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,687 | $60,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,099 | $14,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,208 | $29,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $62,293 | $46,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 57% |
Admission |
Dartmouth | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,336 | 14,364 | ||
| Admitted | 1,808 | 3,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.4% | 24.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 62.2% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 1398/1530 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 3, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Dartmouth | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dartmouth | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $104,000 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,461 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $218 |
Diversity |
Dartmouth | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Dartmouth | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Dartmouth | University of Richmond | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Dartmouth College is larger than than University of Richmond based on total student enrollment (6,744 students vs. 3,876 students)
Dartmouth vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dartmouth or University of Richmond?
- Dartmouth College is 0.6% more expensive to attend than University of Richmond for in-state tuition ($60,687.00 vs. $60,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at Dartmouth than University of Richmond ($60,687.00 vs. $60,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dartmouth College than University of Richmond ($19,208 vs. $29,248)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Richmond are 21.7% lower than costs at Dartmouth College ($14,870 vs. $18,099)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Richmond than Dartmouth College (57% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dartmouth College students is 34.3% larger than aid received University of Richmond ($62,293 vs. $46,385)
Dartmouth vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dartmouth or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or Dartmouth .
- The average SAT score at Dartmouth College (1437) is 100 points higher than at University of Richmond (1337)
- Incoming Dartmouth students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at University of Richmond (31)
- Accepted freshman Dartmouth students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at University of Richmond (3.71)
- University of Richmond has a higher acceptance rate (24.4%) than Dartmouth (6.4%)
Dartmouth vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dartmouth or University of Richmond? 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 University of Richmond and Dartmouth.
- The graduation rate at Dartmouth is higher than University of Richmond (95% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Dartmouth College earn on average $30,100 more per year than University of Richmond graduates after ten years. ($104,000 vs. $73,900)
- Dartmouth College students graduate with a $7,687 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Richmond graduates. ($13,461 vs. $21,148)
- Dartmouth graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than University of Richmond graduates. ($139 vs. $218)
- More Dartmouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Richmond students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/