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Overview |
Paine College | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Augusta, GA | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 310 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paine.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paine College | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,706 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,706 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,512 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,877 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,755 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Paine College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,302 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 1,701 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.5% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.3% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 776/976 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Paine College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paine College | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,400 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,750 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $369 | $217 |
Diversity |
Paine College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Paine College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Paine 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 Paine College based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 310 students)
Paine College vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paine College or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 378.3% more expensive to attend than Paine College for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 378.3% higher at Dickinson College than Paine College ($60,776.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paine College than Dickinson College ($15,877 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paine College are 112.2% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($7,512 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paine College than Dickinson College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 236.5% larger than aid received Paine College ($39,554 vs. $11,755)
Paine College vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paine College or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Paine College .
- Paine College has a higher acceptance rate (51.5%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Paine College vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paine 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 Paine College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Paine College (84% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $33,600 more per year than Paine College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $28,400)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $14,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Paine College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $35,750)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $152 less per month on federal student loans than Paine College graduates. ($217 vs. $369)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paine College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/