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Overview |
Excelsior University | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Albany, NY | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,833 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | excelsior.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Excelsior University | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 94% |
Admission |
Excelsior University | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Excelsior University | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Excelsior University | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,870 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $112 | $217 |
Diversity |
Excelsior University | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Excelsior University | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Excelsior University | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Excelsior University is larger than than Dickinson College based on total student enrollment (15,833 students vs. 2,137 students)
Excelsior University vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Excelsior University or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is ?% more expensive to attend than Excelsior University for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Dickinson College than Excelsior University ($60,776.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dickinson College than Excelsior University (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is ?% larger than aid received Excelsior University ($39,554 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Excelsior University or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Excelsior University .
Excelsior University vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Excelsior University or Dickinson 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 Dickinson College and Excelsior University.
- Excelsior University students graduate with a $10,130 lower median federal student loan debt than Dickinson College graduates. ($10,870 vs. $21,000)
- Excelsior University graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Dickinson College graduates. ($112 vs. $217)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Excelsior University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/