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Overview |
Dickinson College | Homestead Schools | ||
| Location | Carlisle, PA | Torrance, CA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,137 | 180 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinson.edu | homesteadschools.net | ||
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Costs |
Dickinson College | Homestead Schools | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,776 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,776 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,938 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,610 | $15,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,554 | $5,041 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 44% |
Admission |
Dickinson College | Homestead Schools | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,261 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,885 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | Open | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Dickinson College | Homestead Schools | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dickinson College | Homestead Schools | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $17,072 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $176 |
Diversity |
Dickinson College | Homestead Schools | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Dickinson College | Homestead Schools | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Dickinson College | Homestead Schools | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dickinson College is larger than than Homestead Schools based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 180 students)
Dickinson College vs. Homestead Schools Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dickinson College or Homestead Schools?
- Dickinson College is ?% more expensive to attend than Homestead Schools for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Dickinson College than Homestead Schools ($60,776.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Homestead Schools than Dickinson College ($15,207 vs. $37,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dickinson College than Homestead Schools (94% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 684.6% larger than aid received Homestead Schools ($39,554 vs. $5,041)
Which college is harder to get into, Dickinson College or Homestead Schools? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Homestead Schools or Dickinson College .
Dickinson College vs. Homestead Schools Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dickinson College or Homestead Schools? 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 Homestead Schools and Dickinson College.
- Homestead Schools students graduate with a $3,928 lower median federal student loan debt than Dickinson College graduates. ($17,072 vs. $21,000)
- Homestead Schools graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Dickinson College graduates. ($176 vs. $217)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Homestead Schools students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/