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Overview |
Marietta College | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Marietta, OH | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,198 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #500 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marietta.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marietta College | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,956 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,956 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,946 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,895 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,786 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 94% |
Admission |
Marietta College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,467 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 2,044 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | |||
| 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 |
Marietta College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marietta College | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,900 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $217 |
Diversity |
Marietta College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Marietta College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Marietta 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 Marietta College based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 1,198 students)
Marietta College vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marietta College or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 64.5% more expensive to attend than Marietta College for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $36,956.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.5% higher at Dickinson College than Marietta College ($60,776.00 vs. $36,956.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marietta College than Dickinson College ($22,895 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marietta College are 33.4% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($11,946 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dickinson College than Marietta College (94% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 37.4% larger than aid received Marietta College ($39,554 vs. $28,786)
Marietta College vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marietta College or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Marietta College .
- Marietta College has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Marietta College vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marietta 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 Marietta College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Marietta College (84% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $10,100 more per year than Marietta College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $51,900)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marietta College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Marietta College graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marietta College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/