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Overview |
Post University | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Waterbury, CT | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 17,034 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | post.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Post University | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,310 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,310 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,307 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,967 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 94% |
Admission |
Post University | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Post University | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Post University | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $217 |
Diversity |
Post University | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 2% |
Students |
Post University | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Post 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
- Post University is larger than than Dickinson College based on total student enrollment (17,034 students vs. 2,137 students)
Post University vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Post University or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 297% more expensive to attend than Post University for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $15,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 297% higher at Dickinson College than Post University ($60,776.00 vs. $15,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Post University than Dickinson College ($18,307 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Post University are 37.4% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($11,600 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Post University than Dickinson College (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 341.1% larger than aid received Post University ($39,554 vs. $8,967)
Which college is harder to get into, Post University or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Post University .
Post University vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Post 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 Post University.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Post University (84% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $17,700 more per year than Post University graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $44,300)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Post University graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Post University graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Post University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/