Trinity College vs. Dickinson College

Comparable Facts

Compare Trinity Washington University in Washington, DC with Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Dickinson College is larger than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (2,314 students vs. 1,948 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Trinity Washington University is located in Washington, DC (Large City setting); Dickinson College is in Carlisle, PA (Distant Town setting).
• Trinity Washington University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Dickinson College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Trinity Washington University 9:1; Dickinson College 11:1.

Trinity College vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Dickinson College? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Washington University than Dickinson College ($11,755 vs. $38,483).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Washington University are 28.8% lower than at Dickinson College ($12,180 vs. $17,100).
• Dickinson College is 146.7% more expensive for in-state tuition than Trinity College (about $39,040 more per year; $65,650.00 vs. $26,610.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 146.7% higher at Dickinson College than at Trinity Washington University (about $39,040 more per year; $65,650.00 vs. $26,610.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Trinity Washington University than at Dickinson College (98% vs. 96%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 98.7% larger than aid received by Trinity Washington University students ($44,479 vs. $22,386).

Trinity College vs. Dickinson College Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Dickinson College? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Dickinson College and Trinity College.

• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scoresDickinson College 1310/1460.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scoresDickinson College 30/33.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Trinity College - Test-free; Dickinson College - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: Trinity College Mar 1, 2027; Dickinson College Jan 15, 2027.
• Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Dickinson College (42.1%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 20.2% at Trinity College vs. 21.1% at Dickinson College.

Trinity College vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Trinity College and Dickinson College? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Dickinson College's six-year graduation rate (84%) is higher than Trinity Washington University's (45%).
• Graduates from Dickinson College earn a median of about $20,600 more per year than Trinity College graduates about ten years after starting college ($62,000 vs. $41,400), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Dickinson College graduates have a $10,649 lower median loan debt than Trinity College graduates ($21,000 vs. $31,649).
• Among borrowers, Dickinson College graduates have an estimated $110 lower median monthly federal student loan payment 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/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.