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Overview |
Dickinson College | Minerva | ||
| Location | Carlisle, PA | San Francisco, California | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,137 | 660 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinson.edu | minerva.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dickinson College | Minerva | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,776 | $17,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,776 | $17,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,938 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,610 | $15,215 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,554 | $17,735 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 69% |
Admission |
Dickinson College | Minerva | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,261 | 20,816 | ||
| Admitted | 2,885 | 208 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 72.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Extreme | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Dickinson College | Minerva | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dickinson College | Minerva | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | N/A |
Diversity |
Dickinson College | Minerva | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Dickinson College | Minerva | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 4% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Dickinson College | Minerva | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dickinson College is larger than than Minerva based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 660 students)
Dickinson College vs. Minerva Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dickinson College or Minerva?
- Dickinson College is 244.3% more expensive to attend than Minerva for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $17,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 244.3% higher at Dickinson College than Minerva University ($60,776.00 vs. $17,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minerva University than Dickinson College ($15,215 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minerva University are 29.6% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($12,300 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dickinson College than Minerva University (94% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 123% larger than aid received Minerva University ($39,554 vs. $17,735)
Dickinson College vs. Minerva Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dickinson College or Minerva? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Minerva or Dickinson College .
- Dickinson College has a higher acceptance rate (34.9%) than Minerva (1%)
Dickinson College vs. Minerva Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dickinson College or Minerva? 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 Minerva and Dickinson College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/