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Overview |
Dickinson College | Wilson College | ||
| Location | Carlisle, PA | Chambersburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,137 | 1,360 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #974 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinson.edu | wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dickinson College | Wilson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,776 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,776 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,938 | $11,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,610 | $23,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,554 | $14,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
Dickinson College | Wilson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,261 | 739 | ||
| Admitted | 2,885 | 695 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| SAT Range | 970/1120 | |||
| 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 | Wilson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dickinson College | Wilson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $266 |
Diversity |
Dickinson College | Wilson College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 15% |
Students |
Dickinson College | Wilson College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Dickinson College | Wilson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dickinson College is larger than than Wilson College based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 1,360 students)
Dickinson College vs. Wilson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dickinson College or Wilson College?
- Dickinson College is 141.2% more expensive to attend than Wilson College for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.2% higher at Dickinson College than Wilson College ($60,776.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilson College than Dickinson College ($23,923 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilson College are 33.2% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($11,968 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilson College than Dickinson College (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 177.7% larger than aid received Wilson College ($39,554 vs. $14,241)
Dickinson College vs. Wilson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dickinson College or Wilson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilson College or Dickinson College .
- Wilson College has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Dickinson College vs. Wilson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dickinson College or Wilson College? 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 Wilson College and Dickinson College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Wilson College (84% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $27,300 more per year than Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $34,700)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilson College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $25,750)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Wilson College graduates. ($217 vs. $266)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilson College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/