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Overview |
Dickinson College | Allen University | ||
| Location | Carlisle, PA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,137 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinson.edu | allenuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dickinson College | Allen University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,776 | $12,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,776 | $12,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,938 | $8,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,610 | $13,774 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,554 | $11,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
Dickinson College | Allen University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,261 | 3,123 | ||
| Admitted | 2,885 | 1,354 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 43.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 12.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Dickinson College | Allen University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dickinson College | Allen University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $24,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $37,119 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $383 |
Diversity |
Dickinson College | Allen University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 72% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Dickinson College | Allen University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Dickinson College | Allen University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dickinson College is larger than than Allen University based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 657 students)
Dickinson College vs. Allen University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dickinson College or Allen University?
- Dickinson College is 384.7% more expensive to attend than Allen University for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 384.7% higher at Dickinson College than Allen University ($60,776.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allen University than Dickinson College ($13,774 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allen University are 85.7% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($8,584 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allen University than Dickinson College (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 251% larger than aid received Allen University ($39,554 vs. $11,268)
Dickinson College vs. Allen University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dickinson College or Allen University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allen University or Dickinson College .
- Allen University has a higher acceptance rate (43.4%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Dickinson College vs. Allen University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dickinson College or Allen University? 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 Allen University and Dickinson College.
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $37,700 more per year than Allen University graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $24,300)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $16,119 lower median federal student loan debt than Allen University graduates. ($21,000 vs. $37,119)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $166 less per month on federal student loans than Allen University graduates. ($217 vs. $383)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allen University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/