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Overview |
Dickinson College | Goddard College | ||
| Location | Carlisle, PA | Plainfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,137 | 320 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinson.edu | goddard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dickinson College | Goddard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,776 | $18,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,776 | $18,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,938 | $2,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,610 | $17,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,554 | $10,002 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 67% |
Admission |
Dickinson College | Goddard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,261 | 21 | ||
| Admitted | 2,885 | 18 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 66.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Dickinson College | Goddard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dickinson College | Goddard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $214 |
Diversity |
Dickinson College | Goddard College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 18% |
Students |
Dickinson College | Goddard College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 100% | ||
Campus |
Dickinson College | Goddard 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 Goddard College based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 320 students)
Dickinson College vs. Goddard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dickinson College or Goddard College?
- Dickinson College is 233.7% more expensive to attend than Goddard College for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $18,212.00)
- Out of state tuition is 233.7% higher at Dickinson College than Goddard College ($60,776.00 vs. $18,212.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goddard College than Dickinson College ($17,931 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goddard College are 659% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($2,100 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dickinson College than Goddard College (94% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 295.5% larger than aid received Goddard College ($39,554 vs. $10,002)
Dickinson College vs. Goddard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dickinson College or Goddard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goddard College or Dickinson College .
- Goddard College has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Dickinson College vs. Goddard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dickinson College or Goddard 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 Goddard College and Dickinson College.
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $27,500 more per year than Goddard College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $34,500)
- Goddard College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Dickinson College graduates. ($20,750 vs. $21,000)
- Goddard College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Dickinson College graduates. ($214 vs. $217)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goddard College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/