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Overview |
Greensboro College | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 826 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | greensboro.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Greensboro College | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,520 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,520 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,672 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,581 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,283 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Greensboro College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,349 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.3% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Greensboro College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Greensboro College | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $217 |
Diversity |
Greensboro College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Greensboro College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Greensboro College | 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 Greensboro College based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 826 students)
Greensboro College vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Greensboro College or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 211.4% more expensive to attend than Greensboro College for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $19,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 211.4% higher at Dickinson College than Greensboro College ($60,776.00 vs. $19,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Greensboro College than Dickinson College ($19,581 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Greensboro College are 36.5% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($11,672 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Greensboro College than Dickinson College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 158.8% larger than aid received Greensboro College ($39,554 vs. $15,283)
Greensboro College vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Greensboro College or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Greensboro College .
- Greensboro College has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Greensboro College vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Greensboro College 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 Greensboro College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Greensboro College (84% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $22,300 more per year than Greensboro College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $39,700)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Greensboro College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Greensboro College graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Greensboro College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/