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Overview |
Dickinson College | Mount Marty College | ||
| Location | Carlisle, PA | Yankton, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,137 | 1,252 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #782 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinson.edu | mtmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dickinson College | Mount Marty College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,776 | $28,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,776 | $28,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,938 | $8,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,610 | $21,476 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,554 | $23,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
Dickinson College | Mount Marty College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,261 | 949 | ||
| Admitted | 2,885 | 649 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 810/1050 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Dickinson College | Mount Marty College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dickinson College | Mount Marty College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $279 |
Diversity |
Dickinson College | Mount Marty College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Dickinson College | Mount Marty College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Dickinson College | Mount Marty College | ||
| 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
- Dickinson College is larger than than Mount Marty College based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 1,252 students)
Dickinson College vs. Mount Marty College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dickinson College or Mount Marty College?
- Dickinson College is 110.3% more expensive to attend than Mount Marty College for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $28,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.3% higher at Dickinson College than Mount Marty College ($60,776.00 vs. $28,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Marty College than Dickinson College ($21,476 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Marty College are 80.1% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($8,850 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Marty College than Dickinson College (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 65.7% larger than aid received Mount Marty College ($39,554 vs. $23,877)
Dickinson College vs. Mount Marty College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dickinson College or Mount Marty College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount Marty College or Dickinson College .
- Mount Marty College has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Dickinson College vs. Mount Marty College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dickinson College or Mount Marty 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 Mount Marty College and Dickinson College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Mount Marty College (84% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $23,100 more per year than Mount Marty College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $38,900)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount Marty College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Mount Marty College graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount Marty College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/