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Overview |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Rocky Mount, NC | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,337 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #930 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncwc.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,952 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,952 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,264 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,701 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,392 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 94% |
Admission |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,379 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 1,628 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1120 | |||
| 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 |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,718 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $217 |
Diversity |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 46% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 63% | ||
Campus |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 1,337 students)
North Carolina Wesleyan College vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Carolina Wesleyan College or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 79% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $33,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79% higher at Dickinson College than North Carolina Wesleyan College ($60,776.00 vs. $33,952.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Dickinson College ($18,701 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina Wesleyan College are 30% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($12,264 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Dickinson College (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 39.3% larger than aid received North Carolina Wesleyan College ($39,554 vs. $28,392)
North Carolina Wesleyan College vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Carolina Wesleyan College or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or North Carolina Wesleyan College .
- North Carolina Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
North Carolina Wesleyan College vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Carolina Wesleyan 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (84% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $18,800 more per year than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $43,200)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $1,718 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $22,718)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates. ($217 vs. $234)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/