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Overview |
Dickinson College | Holy Family University | ||
| Location | Carlisle, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,137 | 2,912 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #679 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinson.edu | holyfamily.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dickinson College | Holy Family University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,776 | $31,508 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,776 | $31,508 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,938 | $14,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,610 | $12,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,554 | $25,316 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Dickinson College | Holy Family University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,261 | 1,986 | ||
| Admitted | 2,885 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 77.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 852/1092 | |||
| 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 | Holy Family University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dickinson College | Holy Family University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $279 |
Diversity |
Dickinson College | Holy Family University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 18% |
Students |
Dickinson College | Holy Family University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Dickinson College | Holy Family University | ||
| 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
- Holy Family University is larger than than Dickinson College based on total student enrollment (2,912 students vs. 2,137 students)
Dickinson College vs. Holy Family University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dickinson College or Holy Family University?
- Dickinson College is 92.9% more expensive to attend than Holy Family University for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $31,508.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.9% higher at Dickinson College than Holy Family University ($60,776.00 vs. $31,508.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Family University than Dickinson College ($12,379 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Family University are 9.9% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($14,500 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Holy Family University than Dickinson College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 56.2% larger than aid received Holy Family University ($39,554 vs. $25,316)
Dickinson College vs. Holy Family University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dickinson College or Holy Family University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Family University or Dickinson College .
- Holy Family University has a higher acceptance rate (77.4%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Dickinson College vs. Holy Family University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dickinson College or Holy Family University? 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 Holy Family University and Dickinson College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Holy Family University (84% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $11,000 more per year than Holy Family University graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $51,000)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Family University graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Family University graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Family University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/