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Overview |
Dickinson College | Benedict College | ||
| Location | Carlisle, PA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,137 | 1,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1022 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinson.edu | benedict.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dickinson College | Benedict College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,776 | $14,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,776 | $14,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,938 | $6,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,610 | $17,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,554 | $12,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 95% |
Admission |
Dickinson College | Benedict College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,261 | 6,446 | ||
| Admitted | 2,885 | 4,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 67.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 8.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 820/1020 | |||
| 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 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Dickinson College | Benedict College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dickinson College | Benedict College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $42,898 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $443 |
Diversity |
Dickinson College | Benedict College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 72% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Dickinson College | Benedict College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Dickinson College | Benedict 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 Benedict College based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 1,840 students)
Dickinson College vs. Benedict College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dickinson College or Benedict College?
- Dickinson College is 316.3% more expensive to attend than Benedict College for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 316.3% higher at Dickinson College than Benedict College ($60,776.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedict College than Dickinson College ($17,845 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 141.5% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($6,600 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedict College than Dickinson College (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 227.1% larger than aid received Benedict College ($39,554 vs. $12,093)
Dickinson College vs. Benedict College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dickinson College or Benedict College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedict College or Dickinson College .
- Benedict College has a higher acceptance rate (67.8%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Dickinson College vs. Benedict College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dickinson College or Benedict 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 Benedict College and Dickinson College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Benedict College (84% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $37,000 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $25,000)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $21,898 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $42,898)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $226 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($217 vs. $443)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College 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/