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Overview |
Dickinson College | F&M | ||
| Location | Carlisle, PA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,217 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #61 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinson.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dickinson College | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,900 | $68,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,900 | $68,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,500 | $15,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,242 | $37,475 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,209 | $45,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 68% |
Admission |
Dickinson College | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,185 | 9,231 | ||
| Admitted | 3,095 | 2,938 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.1% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1298/1460 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Dickinson College | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dickinson College | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $227 |
Diversity |
Dickinson College | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Dickinson College | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Dickinson College | F&M | ||
| 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 F&M based on total student enrollment (2,217 students vs. 1,911 students)
Dickinson College vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dickinson College or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 8.4% more expensive to attend than Dickinson College for in-state tuition ($68,180.00 vs. $62,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at F&M than Dickinson College ($68,180.00 vs. $62,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin and Marshall College than Dickinson College ($37,475 vs. $40,242)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 6% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($15,568 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dickinson College than Franklin and Marshall College (94% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 13.8% larger than aid received Dickinson College ($45,764 vs. $40,209)
Dickinson College vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dickinson College or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Dickinson College .
- Dickinson College has a higher acceptance rate (43.1%) than F&M (31.8%)
Dickinson College vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dickinson College or F&M? 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 F&M and Dickinson College.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Dickinson College (85% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $100 more per year than F&M graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $61,900)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($21,000 vs. $22,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($217 vs. $227)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former F&M students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/