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Overview |
SCSU | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,820 | 2,217 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $62,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,940 | $62,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,700 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,870 | $40,242 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,786 | $40,209 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 94% |
Admission |
SCSU | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,303 | 7,185 | ||
| Admitted | 6,735 | 3,095 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 43.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
SCSU | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $217 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
SCSU | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 61% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Dickinson College based on total student enrollment (8,820 students vs. 2,217 students)
SCSU vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 843.9% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($62,900.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 215.4% higher at Dickinson College than Southern Connecticut State University ($62,900.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than Dickinson College ($19,870 vs. $40,242)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Connecticut State University are 12.2% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($14,700 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dickinson College than Southern Connecticut State University (94% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 357.6% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($40,209 vs. $8,786)
SCSU vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or SCSU .
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Dickinson College (43.1%)
SCSU vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU 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 SCSU.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (84% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $16,200 more per year than SCSU graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $45,800)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($21,000 vs. $23,250)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($217 vs. $240)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCSU students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/