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Overview |
Grace Christian University | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Wyoming, MI | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,031 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gbcol.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grace Christian University | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,320 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,320 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,830 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,988 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,323 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 94% |
Admission |
Grace Christian University | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 293 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 292 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.7% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.03 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Grace Christian University | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grace Christian University | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,300 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,247 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $217 |
Diversity |
Grace Christian University | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Grace Christian University | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Grace Christian University | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dickinson College is larger than than Grace Christian University based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 1,031 students)
Grace Christian University vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grace Christian University or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 356.3% more expensive to attend than Grace Christian University for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $13,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 356.3% higher at Dickinson College than Grace Christian University ($60,776.00 vs. $13,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grace Christian University than Dickinson College ($12,988 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace Christian University are 80.5% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($8,830 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grace Christian University than Dickinson College (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 283.2% larger than aid received Grace Christian University ($39,554 vs. $10,323)
Grace Christian University vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grace Christian University or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Grace Christian University .
- Grace Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (99.7%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Grace Christian University vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grace Christian 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 Grace Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Grace Christian University (84% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $33,700 more per year than Grace Christian University graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $28,300)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $2,247 lower median federal student loan debt than Grace Christian University graduates. ($21,000 vs. $23,247)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Grace Christian University graduates. ($217 vs. $240)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grace Christian University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/