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Overview |
Dickinson College | Bethany College | ||
| Location | Carlisle, PA | Bethany, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,137 | 623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinson.edu | bethanywv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dickinson College | Bethany College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,776 | $30,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,776 | $30,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,938 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,610 | $17,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,554 | $30,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Dickinson College | Bethany College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,261 | 2,651 | ||
| Admitted | 2,885 | 1,721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1110 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Dickinson College | Bethany College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dickinson College | Bethany College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $30,884 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $319 |
Diversity |
Dickinson College | Bethany College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 20% |
Students |
Dickinson College | Bethany College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Dickinson College | Bethany College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Bethany College based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 623 students)
Dickinson College vs. Bethany College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dickinson College or Bethany College?
- Dickinson College is 97.8% more expensive to attend than Bethany College for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $30,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.8% higher at Dickinson College than Bethany College ($60,776.00 vs. $30,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany College than Dickinson College ($17,605 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany College are 33.9% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($11,900 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany College than Dickinson College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 31.8% larger than aid received Bethany College ($39,554 vs. $30,005)
Dickinson College vs. Bethany College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dickinson College or Bethany College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethany College or Dickinson College .
- Bethany College has a higher acceptance rate (64.9%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Dickinson College vs. Bethany College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dickinson College or Bethany 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 Bethany College and Dickinson College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Bethany College (84% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $18,000 more per year than Bethany College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $44,000)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $9,884 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethany College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $30,884)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than Bethany College graduates. ($217 vs. $319)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethany College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/