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Overview |
Dickinson College | MACU | ||
| Location | Carlisle, PA | Oklahoma City, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,137 | 2,442 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinson.edu | macu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dickinson College | MACU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,776 | $17,568 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,776 | $17,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,938 | $8,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,610 | $16,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,554 | $12,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 91% |
Admission |
Dickinson College | MACU | ||
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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 | MACU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dickinson College | MACU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $27,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $283 |
Diversity |
Dickinson College | MACU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Dickinson College | MACU | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Dickinson College | MACU | ||
| 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
- Mid America Christian University is larger than than Dickinson College based on total student enrollment (2,442 students vs. 2,137 students)
Dickinson College vs. MACU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dickinson College or MACU?
- Dickinson College is 245.9% more expensive to attend than MACU for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $17,568.00)
- Out of state tuition is 245.9% higher at Dickinson College than Mid America Christian University ($60,776.00 vs. $17,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mid America Christian University than Dickinson College ($16,105 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mid America Christian University are 84.6% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($8,632 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dickinson College than Mid America Christian University (94% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 205% larger than aid received Mid America Christian University ($39,554 vs. $12,967)
Which college is harder to get into, Dickinson College or MACU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MACU or Dickinson College .
Dickinson College vs. MACU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dickinson College or MACU? 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 MACU and Dickinson College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Mid America Christian University (84% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $17,000 more per year than MACU graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $45,000)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $6,438 lower median federal student loan debt than MACU graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,438)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than MACU graduates. ($217 vs. $283)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MACU students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/