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Overview |
Trinity College | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,895 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trinitydc.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,360 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,360 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,750 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,396 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 758 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 735 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,649 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $327 | $217 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 68% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Trinity College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | 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 Trinity College based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 1,895 students)
Trinity College vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 139.7% more expensive to attend than Trinity College for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $25,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.7% higher at Dickinson College than Trinity Washington University ($60,776.00 vs. $25,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Washington University than Dickinson College ($13,586 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Washington University are 35.6% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($11,750 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity Washington University than Dickinson College (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 103.9% larger than aid received Trinity Washington University ($39,554 vs. $19,396)
Trinity College vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Trinity College .
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Trinity College vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity 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 Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Trinity Washington University (84% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $20,600 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $41,400)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $10,649 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $31,649)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($217 vs. $327)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/