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Overview |
Dickinson College | CityU | ||
| Location | Carlisle, PA | Bellevue, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,137 | 2,095 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinson.edu | cityu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dickinson College | CityU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,776 | $16,973 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,776 | $16,973 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,938 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,610 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,554 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 0% |
Admission |
Dickinson College | CityU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,261 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,885 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Dickinson College | CityU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dickinson College | CityU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 13% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $24,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $255 |
Diversity |
Dickinson College | CityU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 20% |
Students |
Dickinson College | CityU | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Dickinson College | CityU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dickinson College is larger than than CityU based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 2,095 students)
Dickinson College vs. CityU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dickinson College or CityU?
- Dickinson College is 258.1% more expensive to attend than CityU for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $16,973.00)
- Out of state tuition is 258.1% higher at Dickinson College than City University of Seattle ($60,776.00 vs. $16,973.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at City University of Seattle are 57.4% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($10,125 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dickinson College than City University of Seattle (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is ?% larger than aid received City University of Seattle ($39,554 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Dickinson College or CityU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CityU or Dickinson College .
Dickinson College vs. CityU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dickinson College or CityU? 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 CityU and Dickinson College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than City University of Seattle (84% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $9,500 more per year than CityU graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $52,500)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $3,666 lower median federal student loan debt than CityU graduates. ($21,000 vs. $24,666)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than CityU graduates. ($217 vs. $255)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CityU 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/