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Overview |
SCU | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Bethany, OK | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 364 | 2,217 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Pentecostal Holiness Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | swcu.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCU | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,040 | $62,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,040 | $62,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,714 | $40,242 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,214 | $40,209 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
SCU | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,185 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,095 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
SCU | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCU | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,400 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $217 |
Diversity |
SCU | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
SCU | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 61% | ||
Campus |
SCU | 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 SCU based on total student enrollment (2,217 students vs. 364 students)
SCU vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCU or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 269.1% more expensive to attend than SCU for in-state tuition ($62,900.00 vs. $17,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 269.1% higher at Dickinson College than Southwestern Christian University ($62,900.00 vs. $17,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Christian University than Dickinson College ($20,714 vs. $40,242)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Christian University are 75.5% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($9,400 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Christian University than Dickinson College (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 229.2% larger than aid received Southwestern Christian University ($40,209 vs. $12,214)
Which college is harder to get into, SCU or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or SCU .
SCU vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCU 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 SCU.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Southwestern Christian University (84% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $34,600 more per year than SCU graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $27,400)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SCU graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than SCU graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCU students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/