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Overview |
Dickinson College | Cairn | ||
| Location | Carlisle, PA | Langhorne, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,137 | 1,031 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinson.edu | cairn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dickinson College | Cairn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,776 | $31,255 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,776 | $31,255 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,938 | $11,764 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,610 | $25,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,554 | $18,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 96% |
Admission |
Dickinson College | Cairn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,261 | 468 | ||
| Admitted | 2,885 | 379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 81% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 53.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Dickinson College | Cairn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dickinson College | Cairn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $279 |
Diversity |
Dickinson College | Cairn | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Dickinson College | Cairn | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Dickinson College | Cairn | ||
| 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 Cairn based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 1,031 students)
Dickinson College vs. Cairn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dickinson College or Cairn?
- Dickinson College is 94.5% more expensive to attend than Cairn for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $31,255.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.5% higher at Dickinson College than Cairn University ($60,776.00 vs. $31,255.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cairn University than Dickinson College ($25,923 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cairn University are 35.5% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($11,764 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cairn University than Dickinson College (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 115.2% larger than aid received Cairn University ($39,554 vs. $18,376)
Dickinson College vs. Cairn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dickinson College or Cairn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cairn or Dickinson College .
- Cairn has a higher acceptance rate (81%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Dickinson College vs. Cairn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dickinson College or Cairn? 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 Cairn and Dickinson College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Cairn University (84% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $25,000 more per year than Cairn graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $37,000)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cairn graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Cairn graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cairn students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/