Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
F&M Gettysburg College Union College Muhlenberg College Lafayette College Denison Skidmore College Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Connecticut College Bucknell Ithaca College Clark University| Johnson C Smith University | Dickinson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
JCSU | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
JCSU | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $60,776 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 94% |
Admission |
JCSU | Dickinson College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,306 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 583 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | |||
| 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 |
JCSU | Dickinson College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
JCSU | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $217 |
Diversity |
JCSU | Dickinson College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
JCSU | Dickinson College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 58% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 63% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | 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 JCSU based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 1,093 students)
JCSU vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 247.8% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 247.8% higher at Dickinson College than Johnson C Smith University ($60,776.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than Dickinson College ($20,045 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 124.5% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($7,100 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dickinson College than Johnson C Smith University (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 206.4% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($39,554 vs. $12,911)
JCSU vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or JCSU .
- Dickinson College has a higher acceptance rate (34.9%) than JCSU (25.3%)
JCSU vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU 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 JCSU.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Johnson C Smith University (84% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $31,700 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $30,300)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $11,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($21,000 vs. $32,050)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($217 vs. $331)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/