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Overview |
Dickinson College | W&J | ||
| Location | Carlisle, PA | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,217 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #238 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinson.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dickinson College | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,900 | $27,605 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,900 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,500 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,242 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,209 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Dickinson College | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,185 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 3,095 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.1% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | |||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Dickinson College | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dickinson College | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $279 |
Diversity |
Dickinson College | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Dickinson College | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Dickinson College | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dickinson College is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (2,217 students vs. 1,162 students)
Dickinson College vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dickinson College or W&J?
- Dickinson College is 127.9% more expensive to attend than W&J for in-state tuition ($62,900.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.9% higher at Dickinson College than Washington & Jefferson College ($62,900.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than Dickinson College ($26,051 vs. $40,242)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 18.6% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($13,910 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Dickinson College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 3.2% larger than aid received Washington & Jefferson College ($40,209 vs. $38,971)
Dickinson College vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dickinson College or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Dickinson College .
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Dickinson College (43.1%)
Dickinson College vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dickinson College or W&J? 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 W&J and Dickinson College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Washington & Jefferson College (84% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $5,100 more per year than W&J graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $56,900)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former W&J students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/