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Overview |
Dickinson College | PAFA | ||
| Location | Carlisle, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,137 | 172 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinson.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
Dickinson College | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,776 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,776 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,938 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,610 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,554 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 80% |
Admission |
Dickinson College | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,261 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 2,885 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 11.4% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Dickinson College | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dickinson College | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $274 |
Diversity |
Dickinson College | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Dickinson College | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Dickinson College | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dickinson College is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 172 students)
Dickinson College vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dickinson College or PAFA?
- Dickinson College is 50.1% more expensive to attend than PAFA for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $40,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.1% higher at Dickinson College than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($60,776.00 vs. $40,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dickinson College than PAFA ($37,610 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dickinson College are 9.9% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($15,938 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dickinson College than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (94% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 145.9% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($39,554 vs. $16,087)
Dickinson College vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dickinson College or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Dickinson College .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Dickinson College vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dickinson College or PAFA? 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 PAFA and Dickinson College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (84% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $40,000 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $22,000)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than PAFA graduates. ($21,000 vs. $26,500)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than PAFA graduates. ($217 vs. $274)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PAFA students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/