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Overview |
Ohio Christian University | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Circleville, OH | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,483 | 2,217 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohiochristian.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio Christian University | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,350 | $62,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,350 | $62,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,612 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,092 | $40,242 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,248 | $40,209 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
Ohio Christian University | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,223 | 7,185 | ||
| Admitted | 488 | 3,095 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.9% | 43.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Ohio Christian University | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio Christian University | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,886 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $217 |
Diversity |
Ohio Christian University | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 2% |
Students |
Ohio Christian University | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Ohio Christian University | 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 Ohio Christian University based on total student enrollment (2,217 students vs. 1,483 students)
Ohio Christian University vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio Christian University or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 181.4% more expensive to attend than Ohio Christian University for in-state tuition ($62,900.00 vs. $22,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 181.4% higher at Dickinson College than Ohio Christian University ($62,900.00 vs. $22,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Christian University than Dickinson College ($21,092 vs. $40,242)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Christian University are 71.7% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($9,612 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Christian University than Dickinson College (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 228.3% larger than aid received Ohio Christian University ($40,209 vs. $12,248)
Ohio Christian University vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio Christian University or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Ohio Christian University .
- Dickinson College has a higher acceptance rate (43.1%) than Ohio Christian University (39.9%)
Ohio Christian University vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio Christian 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 Ohio Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Ohio Christian University (84% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $29,500 more per year than Ohio Christian University graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $32,500)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $6,886 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio Christian University graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,886)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio Christian University graduates. ($217 vs. $288)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio Christian University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/