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Overview |
Dickinson College | Randolph | ||
| Location | Carlisle, PA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,137 | 553 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinson.edu | randolphcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dickinson College | Randolph | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,776 | $27,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,776 | $27,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,938 | $11,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,610 | $22,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,554 | $19,688 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Dickinson College | Randolph | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,261 | 1,602 | ||
| Admitted | 2,885 | 1,522 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 95% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 9.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1140 | |||
| 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 | Randolph | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dickinson College | Randolph | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $279 |
Diversity |
Dickinson College | Randolph | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Dickinson College | Randolph | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Dickinson College | Randolph | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Randolph based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 553 students)
Dickinson College vs. Randolph Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dickinson College or Randolph?
- Dickinson College is 122.9% more expensive to attend than Randolph for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $27,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.9% higher at Dickinson College than Randolph College ($60,776.00 vs. $27,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Randolph College than Dickinson College ($22,886 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Randolph College are 39.4% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($11,430 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph College than Dickinson College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 100.9% larger than aid received Randolph College ($39,554 vs. $19,688)
Dickinson College vs. Randolph Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dickinson College or Randolph? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph or Dickinson College .
- Randolph has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Dickinson College vs. Randolph Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dickinson College or Randolph? 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 Randolph and Dickinson College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Randolph College (84% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $18,800 more per year than Randolph graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $43,200)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Randolph 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/