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Overview |
Dickinson College | Ship | ||
| Location | Carlisle, PA | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,137 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #666 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinson.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dickinson College | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,776 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,776 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,938 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,610 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,554 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 91% |
Admission |
Dickinson College | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,261 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 2,885 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Dickinson College | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dickinson College | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $258 |
Diversity |
Dickinson College | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Dickinson College | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Dickinson College | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Dickinson College based on total student enrollment (5,162 students vs. 2,137 students)
Dickinson College vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dickinson College or Ship?
- Dickinson College is 535.1% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 504.9% higher at Dickinson College than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($60,776.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than Dickinson College ($21,462 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 38.1% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($11,538 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dickinson College than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (94% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 420.9% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($39,554 vs. $7,593)
Dickinson College vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dickinson College or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Dickinson College .
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Dickinson College vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dickinson College or Ship? 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 Ship and Dickinson College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (84% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $14,800 more per year than Ship graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $47,200)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ship graduates. ($21,000 vs. $25,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Ship graduates. ($217 vs. $258)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ship students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/