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Overview |
Dickinson College | VSU | ||
| Location | Carlisle, PA | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,137 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinson.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dickinson College | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,776 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,776 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,938 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,610 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,554 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 92% |
Admission |
Dickinson College | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,261 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 2,885 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | |||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Dickinson College | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dickinson College | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $305 |
Diversity |
Dickinson College | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 72% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Dickinson College | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Dickinson College | VSU | ||
| 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
- Virginia State University is larger than than Dickinson College based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 2,137 students)
Dickinson College vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dickinson College or VSU?
- Dickinson College is 997% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 267.4% higher at Dickinson College than Virginia State University ($60,776.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than Dickinson College ($15,773 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia State University are 38.1% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($11,544 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dickinson College than Virginia State University (94% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 244% larger than aid received Virginia State University ($39,554 vs. $11,498)
Dickinson College vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dickinson College or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Dickinson College .
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Dickinson College vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dickinson College or VSU? 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 VSU and Dickinson College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Virginia State University (84% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $25,300 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $36,700)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($21,000 vs. $29,500)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($217 vs. $305)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/