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Overview |
Dickinson College | TC | ||
| Location | Carlisle, PA | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,217 | 644 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinson.edu | texascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dickinson College | TC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,900 | $8,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,900 | $8,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,500 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,242 | $10,901 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,209 | $10,182 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 87% |
Admission |
Dickinson College | TC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,185 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,095 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Dickinson College | TC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dickinson College | TC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 6% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $320 |
Diversity |
Dickinson College | TC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 72% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Dickinson College | TC | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Dickinson College | TC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Dickinson College is larger than than TC based on total student enrollment (2,217 students vs. 644 students)
Dickinson College vs. TC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dickinson College or TC?
- Dickinson College is 666.3% more expensive to attend than TC for in-state tuition ($62,900.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 666.3% higher at Dickinson College than Texas College ($62,900.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas College than Dickinson College ($10,901 vs. $40,242)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas College are 106.2% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($8,000 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dickinson College than Texas College (94% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 294.9% larger than aid received Texas College ($40,209 vs. $10,182)
Which college is harder to get into, Dickinson College or TC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TC or Dickinson College .
Dickinson College vs. TC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dickinson College or TC? 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 TC and Dickinson College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Texas College (84% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $34,200 more per year than TC graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $27,800)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than TC graduates. ($21,000 vs. $31,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than TC graduates. ($217 vs. $320)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TC students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/