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Overview |
Dickinson College | Concord University | ||
| Location | Carlisle, PA | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,217 | 1,798 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #989 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinson.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dickinson College | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,900 | $9,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,900 | $20,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,500 | $12,114 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,242 | $10,630 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,209 | $9,805 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 96% |
Admission |
Dickinson College | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,185 | 2,376 | ||
| Admitted | 3,095 | 2,130 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.1% | 89.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1080 | |||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Dickinson College | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dickinson College | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $201 |
Diversity |
Dickinson College | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Dickinson College | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Dickinson College | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Concord University based on total student enrollment (2,217 students vs. 1,798 students)
Dickinson College vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dickinson College or Concord University?
- Dickinson College is 591.2% more expensive to attend than Concord University for in-state tuition ($62,900.00 vs. $9,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 214.5% higher at Dickinson College than Concord University ($62,900.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than Dickinson College ($10,630 vs. $40,242)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concord University are 36.2% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($12,114 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concord University than Dickinson College (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 310.1% larger than aid received Concord University ($40,209 vs. $9,805)
Dickinson College vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dickinson College or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or Dickinson College .
- Concord University has a higher acceptance rate (89.6%) than Dickinson College (43.1%)
Dickinson College vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dickinson College or Concord University? 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 Concord University and Dickinson College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Concord University (84% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $28,900 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $33,100)
- Concord University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Dickinson College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,000)
- Concord University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Dickinson College graduates. ($201 vs. $217)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concord University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/