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Overview |
LIM | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,310 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | limcollege.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
LIM | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,750 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,750 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,625 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,020 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,409 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
LIM | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,137 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 953 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | |||
| 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 |
LIM | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LIM | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $217 |
Diversity |
LIM | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 90% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
LIM | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 63% | ||
Campus |
LIM | 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 LIM based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 1,310 students)
LIM vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LIM or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 104.3% more expensive to attend than LIM for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $29,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.3% higher at Dickinson College than LIM College ($60,776.00 vs. $29,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dickinson College than LIM ($37,610 vs. $39,020)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dickinson College are 16.9% lower than costs at LIM College ($15,938 vs. $18,625)
- More students receive financial grant aid at LIM College than Dickinson College (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 246.7% larger than aid received LIM College ($39,554 vs. $11,409)
LIM vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LIM or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or LIM .
- LIM has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
LIM vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LIM 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 LIM.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than LIM College (84% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $11,600 more per year than LIM graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $50,400)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LIM graduates. ($21,000 vs. $26,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than LIM graduates. ($217 vs. $268)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LIM students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/