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Overview |
Naropa University | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Boulder, CO | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,065 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | naropa.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Naropa University | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,400 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,400 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,696 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,145 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,146 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 94% |
Admission |
Naropa University | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 94 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 94 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| 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 |
Naropa University | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Naropa University | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,800 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $217 |
Diversity |
Naropa University | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Naropa University | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Naropa University | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dickinson College is larger than than Naropa University based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 1,065 students)
Naropa University vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Naropa University or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 76.7% more expensive to attend than Naropa University for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $34,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.7% higher at Dickinson College than Naropa University ($60,776.00 vs. $34,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Naropa University than Dickinson College ($28,145 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Naropa University are 49% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($10,696 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dickinson College than Naropa University (94% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 63.8% larger than aid received Naropa University ($39,554 vs. $24,146)
Naropa University vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Naropa University or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Naropa University .
- Naropa University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Naropa University vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Naropa University 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 Naropa University.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Naropa University (84% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $36,200 more per year than Naropa University graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $25,800)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Naropa University graduates. ($21,000 vs. $26,500)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Naropa University graduates. ($217 vs. $274)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Naropa University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/