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Overview |
Dickinson College | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Location | Carlisle, PA | Cedar Hill, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,137 | 255 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinson.edu | northwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dickinson College | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,776 | $10,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,776 | $10,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,938 | $8,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,610 | $14,456 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,554 | $14,160 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
Dickinson College | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,261 | 7 | ||
| Admitted | 2,885 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 50% | ||
| 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) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Dickinson College | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dickinson College | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $21,775 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $225 |
Diversity |
Dickinson College | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 43% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 16% |
Students |
Dickinson College | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | - | ||
Campus |
Dickinson College | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Dickinson College is larger than than Northwood University-Texas based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 255 students)
Dickinson College vs. Northwood University-Texas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dickinson College or Northwood University-Texas?
- Dickinson College is 495.8% more expensive to attend than Northwood University-Texas for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $10,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 495.8% higher at Dickinson College than Northwood University Texas ($60,776.00 vs. $10,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwood University Texas than Dickinson College ($14,456 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwood University Texas are 81.4% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($8,784 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwood University Texas than Dickinson College (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 179.3% larger than aid received Northwood University Texas ($39,554 vs. $14,160)
Dickinson College vs. Northwood University-Texas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dickinson College or Northwood University-Texas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwood University-Texas or Dickinson College .
- Northwood University-Texas has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Dickinson College vs. Northwood University-Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dickinson College or Northwood University-Texas? 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 Northwood University-Texas and Dickinson College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Northwood University Texas (84% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $11,500 more per year than Northwood University-Texas graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $50,500)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $775 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwood University-Texas graduates. ($21,000 vs. $21,775)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Northwood University-Texas graduates. ($217 vs. $225)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Texas students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/