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Overview |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Saint Mary of the Woods, IN | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,147 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #473 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smwc.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,150 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,150 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,358 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,438 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 971 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 759 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.4% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 868/1052 | |||
| 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 |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,999 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $217 |
Diversity |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 2% |
Students |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dickinson College is larger than than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 1,147 students)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 95.1% more expensive to attend than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $31,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.1% higher at Dickinson College than Saint Mary of the Woods College ($60,776.00 vs. $31,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Mary of the Woods College than Dickinson College ($17,358 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary of the Woods College are 40.4% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($11,350 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary of the Woods College than Dickinson College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 49.6% larger than aid received Saint Mary of the Woods College ($39,554 vs. $26,438)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College .
- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 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 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Saint Mary of the Woods College (84% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $29,700 more per year than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $32,300)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $5,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $26,999)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/