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Overview |
Dickinson College | Newberry College | ||
| Location | Carlisle, PA | Newberry, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,217 | 1,507 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #946 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinson.edu | newberry.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dickinson College | Newberry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,900 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,900 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,500 | $12,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,242 | $20,941 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,209 | $23,249 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Dickinson College | Newberry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,185 | 4,269 | ||
| Admitted | 3,095 | 3,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.1% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1060 | |||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Dickinson College | Newberry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dickinson College | Newberry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $279 |
Diversity |
Dickinson College | Newberry College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Dickinson College | Newberry College | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Dickinson College | Newberry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dickinson College is larger than than Newberry College based on total student enrollment (2,217 students vs. 1,507 students)
Dickinson College vs. Newberry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dickinson College or Newberry College?
- Dickinson College is 133% more expensive to attend than Newberry College for in-state tuition ($62,900.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133% higher at Dickinson College than Newberry College ($62,900.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Newberry College than Dickinson College ($20,941 vs. $40,242)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Newberry College are 28.4% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($12,850 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Newberry College than Dickinson College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 72.9% larger than aid received Newberry College ($40,209 vs. $23,249)
Dickinson College vs. Newberry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dickinson College or Newberry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Newberry College or Dickinson College .
- Newberry College has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than Dickinson College (43.1%)
Dickinson College vs. Newberry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dickinson College or Newberry 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 Newberry College and Dickinson College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Newberry College (84% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $27,300 more per year than Newberry College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $34,700)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Newberry College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Newberry College graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Newberry College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/