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Overview |
Dickinson College | Beacon College | ||
| Location | Carlisle, PA | Leesburg, FL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,137 | 501 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinson.edu | beaconcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dickinson College | Beacon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,776 | $46,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,776 | $46,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,938 | $14,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,610 | $43,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,554 | $20,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 94% |
Admission |
Dickinson College | Beacon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,261 | 416 | ||
| Admitted | 2,885 | 216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 51.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 47.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Dickinson College | Beacon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dickinson College | Beacon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $258 |
Diversity |
Dickinson College | Beacon College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 66% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Dickinson College | Beacon College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Dickinson College | Beacon College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dickinson College is larger than than Beacon College based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 501 students)
Dickinson College vs. Beacon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dickinson College or Beacon College?
- Dickinson College is 30.9% more expensive to attend than Beacon College for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $46,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.9% higher at Dickinson College than Beacon College ($60,776.00 vs. $46,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dickinson College than Beacon College ($37,610 vs. $43,474)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Beacon College are 12% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($14,234 vs. $15,938)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dickinson College as Beacon College (94% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 89% larger than aid received Beacon College ($39,554 vs. $20,933)
Dickinson College vs. Beacon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dickinson College or Beacon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Beacon College or Dickinson College .
- Beacon College has a higher acceptance rate (51.9%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Dickinson College vs. Beacon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dickinson College or Beacon 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 Beacon College and Dickinson College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Beacon College (84% vs. 82%)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Beacon College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $25,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Beacon College graduates. ($217 vs. $258)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Beacon College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/