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Overview |
Dickinson College | Temple | ||
| Location | Carlisle, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,137 | 33,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinson.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dickinson College | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,776 | $20,211 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,776 | $34,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,938 | $15,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,610 | $23,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,554 | $11,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 88% |
Admission |
Dickinson College | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,261 | 38,666 | ||
| Admitted | 2,885 | 30,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.46 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Dickinson College | Temple | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dickinson College | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $268 |
Diversity |
Dickinson College | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Dickinson College | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Dickinson College | Temple | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Temple University is larger than than Dickinson College based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 2,137 students)
Dickinson College vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dickinson College or Temple?
- Dickinson College is 200.7% more expensive to attend than Temple for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $20,211.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.2% higher at Dickinson College than Temple University ($60,776.00 vs. $34,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Temple University than Dickinson College ($23,935 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Temple University are 1.9% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($15,648 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dickinson College than Temple University (94% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 241.7% larger than aid received Temple University ($39,554 vs. $11,575)
Dickinson College vs. Temple Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dickinson College or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or Dickinson College .
- Temple has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Dickinson College vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dickinson College or Temple? 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 Temple and Dickinson College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Temple University (84% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $5,700 more per year than Temple graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $56,300)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Temple graduates. ($21,000 vs. $26,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Temple graduates. ($217 vs. $268)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Temple students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/