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Overview |
Dickinson College | Messenger College | ||
| Location | Carlisle, PA | Joplin, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,137 | 19 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinson.edu | messengercollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dickinson College | Messenger College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,776 | $9,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,776 | $9,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,938 | $7,832 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,610 | $17,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,554 | $7,812 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Dickinson College | Messenger College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,261 | 8 | ||
| Admitted | 2,885 | 4 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 50% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
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| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Dickinson College | Messenger College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dickinson College | Messenger College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 10% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | N/A |
Diversity |
Dickinson College | Messenger College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Dickinson College | Messenger College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Dickinson College | Messenger College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dickinson College is larger than than Messenger College based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 19 students)
Dickinson College vs. Messenger College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dickinson College or Messenger College?
- Dickinson College is 541.1% more expensive to attend than Messenger College for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $9,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 541.1% higher at Dickinson College than Messenger College ($60,776.00 vs. $9,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Messenger College than Dickinson College ($17,197 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Messenger College are 103.5% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($7,832 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Messenger College than Dickinson College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 406.3% larger than aid received Messenger College ($39,554 vs. $7,812)
Dickinson College vs. Messenger College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dickinson College or Messenger College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Messenger College or Dickinson College .
- Messenger College has a higher acceptance rate (50%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Dickinson College vs. Messenger College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dickinson College or Messenger 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 Messenger College and Dickinson College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Messenger College (84% vs. 10%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $38,000 more per year than Messenger College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $24,000)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Messenger College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/