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Overview |
Dickinson College | D&E College | ||
| Location | Carlisle, PA | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,137 | 650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinson.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dickinson College | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,776 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,776 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,938 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,610 | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,554 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Dickinson College | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,261 | 958 | ||
| Admitted | 2,885 | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 1/14 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1125 | |||
| 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 | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dickinson College | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $245 |
Diversity |
Dickinson College | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 19% |
Students |
Dickinson College | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Dickinson College | D&E College | ||
| 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 D&E College based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 650 students)
Dickinson College vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dickinson College or D&E College?
- Dickinson College is 103.4% more expensive to attend than D&E College for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.4% higher at Dickinson College than Davis & Elkins College ($60,776.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davis & Elkins College than Dickinson College ($20,126 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 57.4% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($10,125 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than Dickinson College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 57.5% larger than aid received Davis & Elkins College ($39,554 vs. $25,119)
Dickinson College vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dickinson College or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or Dickinson College .
- D&E College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Dickinson College vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dickinson College or D&E 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 D&E College and Dickinson College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Davis & Elkins College (84% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $24,500 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $37,500)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $2,712 lower median federal student loan debt than D&E College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $23,712)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than D&E College graduates. ($217 vs. $245)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former D&E College 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/