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Overview |
Ithaca College | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | |||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $217 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca 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
- Ithaca College is larger than than Dickinson College based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 2,137 students)
Ithaca College vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 26.3% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.3% higher at Dickinson College than Ithaca College ($60,776.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ithaca College than Dickinson College ($35,858 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 0% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($15,934 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Dickinson College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 33.3% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($39,554 vs. $29,677)
Ithaca College vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Ithaca College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Ithaca College vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca 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 Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Ithaca College (84% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $5,900 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $56,100)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $25,750)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($217 vs. $266)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ithaca College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/