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Overview |
Dickinson College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Carlisle, PA | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,137 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinson.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dickinson College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,776 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,776 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,938 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,610 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,554 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 95% |
Admission |
Dickinson College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,261 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 2,885 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1350/1440 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Dickinson College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dickinson College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $227 |
Diversity |
Dickinson College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Dickinson College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Dickinson College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gettysburg College is larger than than Dickinson College based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 2,137 students)
Dickinson College vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dickinson College or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 1.6% more expensive to attend than Dickinson College for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $60,776.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at Gettysburg College than Dickinson College ($61,760.00 vs. $60,776.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gettysburg College than Dickinson College ($33,882 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 6.8% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($14,930 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than Dickinson College (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 9.3% larger than aid received Dickinson College ($43,239 vs. $39,554)
Dickinson College vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dickinson College or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Dickinson College .
- Gettysburg College has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Dickinson College vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dickinson College or Gettysburg 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 Gettysburg College and Dickinson College.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Dickinson College (85% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $1,100 more per year than Gettysburg College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $60,900)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gettysburg College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $22,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Gettysburg College graduates. ($217 vs. $227)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dickinson College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 89%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/