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Overview |
Dickinson College | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Carlisle, PA | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,217 | 11,027 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #825 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinson.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dickinson College | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,900 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,900 | $18,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,500 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,242 | $9,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,209 | $12,024 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 96% |
Admission |
Dickinson College | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,185 | 6,499 | ||
| Admitted | 3,095 | 6,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.1% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1130 | |||
| 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 | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Dickinson College | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dickinson College | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $239 |
Diversity |
Dickinson College | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Dickinson College | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Dickinson College | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than Dickinson College based on total student enrollment (11,027 students vs. 2,217 students)
Dickinson College vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dickinson College or Marshall University?
- Dickinson College is 753.2% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($62,900.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 235.9% higher at Dickinson College than Marshall University ($62,900.00 vs. $18,724.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Dickinson College ($9,734 vs. $40,242)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marshall University are 28.4% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($12,852 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University than Dickinson College (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 234.4% larger than aid received Marshall University ($40,209 vs. $12,024)
Dickinson College vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dickinson College or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Dickinson College .
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Dickinson College (43.1%)
Dickinson College vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dickinson College or Marshall 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 Marshall University and Dickinson College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Marshall University (84% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $21,800 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $40,200)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $2,134 lower median federal student loan debt than Marshall University graduates. ($21,000 vs. $23,134)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Marshall University graduates. ($217 vs. $239)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/