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Overview |
The Sage Colleges | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Troy, NY | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,159 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sage.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
The Sage Colleges | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,851 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,851 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,543 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,456 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,982 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
The Sage Colleges | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,737 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 1,279 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.6% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
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| 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 |
The Sage Colleges | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The Sage Colleges | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $217 |
Diversity |
The Sage Colleges | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
The Sage Colleges | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 63% | ||
Campus |
The Sage Colleges | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The Sage Colleges is larger than than Dickinson College based on total student enrollment (2,159 students vs. 2,137 students)
The Sage Colleges vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The Sage Colleges or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 79.5% more expensive to attend than The Sage Colleges for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $33,851.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.5% higher at Dickinson College than The Sage Colleges ($60,776.00 vs. $33,851.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The Sage Colleges than Dickinson College ($22,456 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Sage Colleges are 17.7% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($13,543 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The Sage Colleges than Dickinson College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 41.4% larger than aid received The Sage Colleges ($39,554 vs. $27,982)
The Sage Colleges vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The Sage Colleges or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or The Sage Colleges .
- The Sage Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (73.6%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
The Sage Colleges vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The Sage Colleges 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 The Sage Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than The Sage Colleges (84% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $18,900 more per year than The Sage Colleges graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $43,100)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than The Sage Colleges graduates. ($21,000 vs. $23,250)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than The Sage Colleges graduates. ($217 vs. $240)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The Sage Colleges 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/