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Overview |
Pitzer | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 94% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $217 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Pitzer | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | 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 Pitzer based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 1,212 students)
Pitzer vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 0.8% more expensive to attend than Pitzer for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $60,282.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Dickinson College than Pitzer College ($60,776.00 vs. $60,282.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dickinson College than Pitzer ($37,610 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dickinson College are 24.6% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($15,938 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dickinson College than Pitzer College (94% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 0.1% larger than aid received Dickinson College ($39,594 vs. $39,554)
Pitzer vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Pitzer .
- Dickinson College has a higher acceptance rate (34.9%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer 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 Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Pitzer College (84% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $12,400 more per year than Pitzer graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $49,600)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $5,105 lower median federal student loan debt than Dickinson College graduates. ($15,895 vs. $21,000)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Dickinson College graduates. ($164 vs. $217)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitzer students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/