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Overview |
Dickinson College | Edgewood College | ||
| Location | Carlisle, PA | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,137 | 1,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinson.edu | edgewood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dickinson College | Edgewood College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,776 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,776 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,938 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,610 | $28,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,554 | $19,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
Dickinson College | Edgewood College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,261 | 1,300 | ||
| Admitted | 2,885 | 1,282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Dickinson College | Edgewood College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dickinson College | Edgewood College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $263 |
Diversity |
Dickinson College | Edgewood College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Dickinson College | Edgewood College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Dickinson College | Edgewood College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dickinson College is larger than than Edgewood College based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 1,876 students)
Dickinson College vs. Edgewood College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dickinson College or Edgewood College?
- Dickinson College is 81.2% more expensive to attend than Edgewood College for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.2% higher at Dickinson College than Edgewood College ($60,776.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Edgewood College than Dickinson College ($28,189 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Edgewood College are 31.5% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($12,120 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Edgewood College than Dickinson College (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 103.7% larger than aid received Edgewood College ($39,554 vs. $19,418)
Dickinson College vs. Edgewood College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dickinson College or Edgewood College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Edgewood College or Dickinson College .
- Edgewood College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Dickinson College vs. Edgewood College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dickinson College or Edgewood 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 Edgewood College and Dickinson College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Edgewood College (84% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $16,000 more per year than Edgewood College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $46,000)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Edgewood College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $25,500)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Edgewood College graduates. ($217 vs. $263)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Edgewood College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/