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Overview |
Dickinson College | WVSU | ||
| Location | Carlisle, PA | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,137 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinson.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dickinson College | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,776 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,776 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,938 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,610 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,554 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 90% |
Admission |
Dickinson College | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,261 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 2,885 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1065 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Dickinson College | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dickinson College | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $240 |
Diversity |
Dickinson College | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 72% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 10% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Dickinson College | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Dickinson College | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Dickinson College based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 2,137 students)
Dickinson College vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dickinson College or WVSU?
- Dickinson College is 648.3% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 340.1% higher at Dickinson College than West Virginia State University ($60,776.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Dickinson College ($11,684 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia State University are 30.5% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($12,214 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dickinson College than West Virginia State University (94% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 317.1% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($39,554 vs. $9,482)
Dickinson College vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dickinson College or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Dickinson College .
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Dickinson College vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dickinson College or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Dickinson College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than West Virginia State University (84% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $29,300 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $32,700)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($21,000 vs. $23,250)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($217 vs. $240)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/