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Overview |
Thomas College | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,737 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomas.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas College | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,954 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,954 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,070 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,732 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Thomas College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 869 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 845 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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 |
Thomas College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas College | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $217 |
Diversity |
Thomas College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Thomas College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Thomas College | 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
- Dickinson College is larger than than Thomas College based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 1,737 students)
Thomas College vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas College or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 109.9% more expensive to attend than Thomas College for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.9% higher at Dickinson College than Thomas College ($60,776.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas College than Dickinson College ($22,070 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas College are 32.8% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($11,998 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas College than Dickinson College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 90.8% larger than aid received Thomas College ($39,554 vs. $20,732)
Thomas College vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas College or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Thomas College .
- Thomas College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Thomas College vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas 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 Thomas College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Thomas College (84% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $21,000 more per year than Thomas College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $41,000)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas College graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/