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Overview |
Dickinson College | Alverno College | ||
| Location | Carlisle, PA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,137 | 1,596 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinson.edu | alverno.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dickinson College | Alverno College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,776 | $31,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,776 | $31,008 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,938 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,610 | $18,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,554 | $24,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Dickinson College | Alverno College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,261 | 652 | ||
| Admitted | 2,885 | 586 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 89.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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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 |
Academics |
Dickinson College | Alverno College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dickinson College | Alverno College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $31,693 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $327 |
Diversity |
Dickinson College | Alverno College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 92% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Dickinson College | Alverno College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Dickinson College | Alverno College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dickinson College is larger than than Alverno College based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 1,596 students)
Dickinson College vs. Alverno College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dickinson College or Alverno College?
- Dickinson College is 96% more expensive to attend than Alverno College for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $31,008.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96% higher at Dickinson College than Alverno College ($60,776.00 vs. $31,008.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alverno College than Dickinson College ($18,097 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alverno College are 84.9% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($8,620 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alverno College than Dickinson College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 59.3% larger than aid received Alverno College ($39,554 vs. $24,833)
Dickinson College vs. Alverno College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dickinson College or Alverno College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alverno College or Dickinson College .
- Alverno College has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Dickinson College vs. Alverno College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dickinson College or Alverno 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 Alverno College and Dickinson College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Alverno College (84% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $22,900 more per year than Alverno College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $39,100)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $10,693 lower median federal student loan debt than Alverno College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $31,693)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than Alverno College graduates. ($217 vs. $327)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alverno College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/