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Overview |
Dickinson College | Penn College | ||
| Location | Carlisle, PA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,137 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinson.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dickinson College | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,776 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,776 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,938 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,610 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,554 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 69% |
Admission |
Dickinson College | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,261 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,885 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Dickinson College | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dickinson College | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $222 |
Diversity |
Dickinson College | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Dickinson College | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Dickinson College | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Dickinson College based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 2,137 students)
Dickinson College vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dickinson College or Penn College?
- Dickinson College is 293.4% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162.1% higher at Dickinson College than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($60,776.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Dickinson College ($23,030 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 31.4% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($12,130 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dickinson College than Pennsylvania College of Technology (94% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 445.3% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($39,554 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Dickinson College or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Dickinson College .
Dickinson College vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dickinson College or Penn 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 Penn College and Dickinson College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (84% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $17,600 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $44,400)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $21,500)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Penn College graduates. ($217 vs. $222)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn 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/