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Overview |
Rochester College | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #880 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rc.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rochester College | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,736 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,736 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,665 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,899 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Rochester College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 929 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 663 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.4% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.1% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1060 | |||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Rochester College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rochester College | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,403 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $217 |
Diversity |
Rochester College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 2% |
Students |
Rochester College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Rochester College | 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 Rochester College based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 1,167 students)
Rochester College vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rochester College or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 127.3% more expensive to attend than Rochester College for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $26,736.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.3% higher at Dickinson College than Rochester College ($60,776.00 vs. $26,736.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rochester College than Dickinson College ($18,665 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester College are 68.8% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($9,440 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester College than Dickinson College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 148.8% larger than aid received Rochester College ($39,554 vs. $15,899)
Rochester College vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rochester College or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Rochester College .
- Rochester College has a higher acceptance rate (71.4%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Rochester College vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rochester 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 Rochester College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Rochester College (84% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $23,900 more per year than Rochester College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $38,100)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $3,403 lower median federal student loan debt than Rochester College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $24,403)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Rochester College graduates. ($217 vs. $252)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rochester College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/