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Overview |
Stevenson University | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Stevenson, MD | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,483 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevenson.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevenson University | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,036 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,036 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,480 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,600 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,258 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Stevenson University | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,793 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 4,031 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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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, 2025 |
Academics |
Stevenson University | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevenson University | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,100 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $217 |
Diversity |
Stevenson University | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Stevenson University | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Stevenson University | 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
- Stevenson University is larger than than Dickinson College based on total student enrollment (3,483 students vs. 2,137 students)
Stevenson University vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevenson University or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 68.7% more expensive to attend than Stevenson University for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $36,036.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.7% higher at Dickinson College than Stevenson University ($60,776.00 vs. $36,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stevenson University than Dickinson College ($27,600 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stevenson University are 10.1% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($14,480 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevenson University than Dickinson College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 40% larger than aid received Stevenson University ($39,554 vs. $28,258)
Stevenson University vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevenson University or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Stevenson University .
- Stevenson University has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Stevenson University vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevenson 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 Stevenson University.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Stevenson University (84% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $9,900 more per year than Stevenson University graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $52,100)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevenson University graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Stevenson University graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stevenson University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/