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Overview |
Dickinson College | UArts | ||
| Location | Carlisle, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,137 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinson.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dickinson College | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,776 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,776 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,938 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,610 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,554 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Dickinson College | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,261 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 2,885 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Dickinson College | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dickinson College | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $279 |
Diversity |
Dickinson College | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Dickinson College | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Dickinson College | UArts | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Dickinson College is larger than than UArts based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 1,313 students)
Dickinson College vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dickinson College or UArts?
- Dickinson College is 19.3% more expensive to attend than UArts for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $50,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.3% higher at Dickinson College than The University of the Arts ($60,776.00 vs. $50,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dickinson College than UArts ($37,610 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dickinson College are 12.6% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($15,938 vs. $17,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts than Dickinson College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 55.4% larger than aid received The University of the Arts ($39,554 vs. $25,460)
Dickinson College vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dickinson College or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or Dickinson College .
- UArts has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Dickinson College vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dickinson College or UArts? 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 UArts and Dickinson College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than The University of the Arts (84% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $27,500 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $34,500)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UArts graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than UArts graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UArts students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/