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Overview |
Hilbert College | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Hamburg, NY | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 877 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hilbert.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hilbert College | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,400 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,400 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,930 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,180 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Hilbert College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,354 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 1,293 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 898/1113 | |||
| 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 |
Hilbert College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hilbert College | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,464 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $217 |
Diversity |
Hilbert College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Hilbert College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Hilbert College | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dickinson College is larger than than Hilbert College based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 877 students)
Hilbert College vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hilbert College or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 121.8% more expensive to attend than Hilbert College for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $27,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.8% higher at Dickinson College than Hilbert College ($60,776.00 vs. $27,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hilbert College than Dickinson College ($16,930 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hilbert College are 18.1% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($13,500 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hilbert College than Dickinson College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 130.2% larger than aid received Hilbert College ($39,554 vs. $17,180)
Hilbert College vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hilbert College or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Hilbert College .
- Hilbert College has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Hilbert College vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hilbert 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 Hilbert College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Hilbert College (84% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $18,200 more per year than Hilbert College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $43,800)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $4,464 lower median federal student loan debt than Hilbert College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $25,464)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Hilbert College graduates. ($217 vs. $263)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hilbert College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/