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Overview |
Dickinson College | WCU | ||
| Location | Carlisle, PA | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,217 | 17,076 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #532 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinson.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dickinson College | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,900 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,900 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,500 | $12,474 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,242 | $21,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,209 | $5,503 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 70% |
Admission |
Dickinson College | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,185 | 16,467 | ||
| Admitted | 3,095 | 13,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.1% | 79.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1270 | |||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Dickinson College | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dickinson College | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $242 |
Diversity |
Dickinson College | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Dickinson College | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Dickinson College | WCU | ||
| 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
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Dickinson College based on total student enrollment (17,076 students vs. 2,217 students)
Dickinson College vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dickinson College or WCU?
- Dickinson College is 715.2% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($62,900.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 226.1% higher at Dickinson College than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($62,900.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Chester University of Pennsylvania than Dickinson College ($21,684 vs. $40,242)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Chester University of Pennsylvania are 32.3% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($12,474 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dickinson College than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (94% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 630.7% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($40,209 vs. $5,503)
Dickinson College vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dickinson College or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Dickinson College .
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than Dickinson College (43.1%)
Dickinson College vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dickinson College or WCU? 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 WCU and Dickinson College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (84% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $13,000 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $49,000)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than WCU graduates. ($21,000 vs. $23,500)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than WCU graduates. ($217 vs. $242)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WCU students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/