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Overview |
Dickinson College | RIC | ||
| Location | Carlisle, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,137 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinson.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dickinson College | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,776 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,776 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,938 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,610 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,554 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 62% |
Admission |
Dickinson College | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,261 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 2,885 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| SAT Range | 870/1110 | |||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Dickinson College | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dickinson College | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $219 |
Diversity |
Dickinson College | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Dickinson College | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Dickinson College | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Dickinson College based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 2,137 students)
Dickinson College vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dickinson College or RIC?
- Dickinson College is 541% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143% higher at Dickinson College than Rhode Island College ($60,776.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Dickinson College ($11,014 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 18.8% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($13,414 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dickinson College than Rhode Island College (94% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 424.8% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($39,554 vs. $7,537)
Dickinson College vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dickinson College or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Dickinson College .
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Dickinson College vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dickinson College or RIC? 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 RIC and Dickinson College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Rhode Island College (84% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $20,000 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $42,000)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $200 lower median federal student loan debt than RIC graduates. ($21,000 vs. $21,200)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than RIC graduates. ($217 vs. $219)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/