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Overview |
Dickinson College | Centra College | ||
| Location | Carlisle, PA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,217 | 212 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinson.edu | centrahealth.com | ||
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Costs |
Dickinson College | Centra College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,900 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,900 | $9,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,500 | $11,252 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,242 | $24,868 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,209 | $6,903 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Dickinson College | Centra College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,185 | 1 | ||
| Admitted | 3,095 | 1 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.1% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 0% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Dickinson College | Centra College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dickinson College | Centra College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $12,042 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $124 |
Diversity |
Dickinson College | Centra College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 35% | ||
| % 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 | Centra College | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Dickinson College | Centra College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dickinson College is larger than than Centra College based on total student enrollment (2,217 students vs. 212 students)
Dickinson College vs. Centra College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dickinson College or Centra College?
- Dickinson College is 580.7% more expensive to attend than Centra College for in-state tuition ($62,900.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 580.7% higher at Dickinson College than Centra College ($62,900.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Centra College than Dickinson College ($24,868 vs. $40,242)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centra College are 46.6% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($11,252 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centra College than Dickinson College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 482.5% larger than aid received Centra College ($40,209 vs. $6,903)
Dickinson College vs. Centra College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dickinson College or Centra College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centra College or Dickinson College .
- Centra College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Dickinson College (43.1%)
Dickinson College vs. Centra College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dickinson College or Centra 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 Centra College and Dickinson College.
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $17,200 more per year than Centra College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $44,800)
- Centra College students graduate with a $8,958 lower median federal student loan debt than Dickinson College graduates. ($12,042 vs. $21,000)
- Centra College graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Dickinson College graduates. ($124 vs. $217)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Centra College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/