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Overview |
Dickinson College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Carlisle, PA | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,137 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #832 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinson.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dickinson College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,776 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,776 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,938 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,610 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,554 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
Dickinson College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,261 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 2,885 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Dickinson College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dickinson College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $248 |
Diversity |
Dickinson College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Dickinson College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Dickinson College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| 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 West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 1,481 students)
Dickinson College vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dickinson College or West Virginia University Tech?
- Dickinson College is 674.4% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 210.3% higher at Dickinson College than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($60,776.00 vs. $19,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Dickinson College ($9,529 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are 36.5% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($11,676 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Dickinson College (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 348% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($39,554 vs. $8,830)
Dickinson College vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dickinson College or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or Dickinson College .
- West Virginia University Tech has a higher acceptance rate (64.6%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Dickinson College vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dickinson College or West Virginia University Tech? 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 West Virginia University Tech and Dickinson College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (84% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $11,400 more per year than West Virginia University Tech graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $50,600)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $3,001 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($21,000 vs. $24,001)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($217 vs. $248)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia University Tech students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/