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Overview |
University of Great Falls | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Great Falls, MT | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ugf.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Great Falls | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,256 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,256 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,233 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,318 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,815 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
University of Great Falls | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 199 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 190 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5%Open | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 52.1%Open | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 720/740 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 5, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Great Falls | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Great Falls | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $217 |
Diversity |
University of Great Falls | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
University of Great Falls | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 63% | ||
Campus |
University of Great Falls | 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
- Dickinson College is larger than than University of Great Falls based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 955 students)
University of Great Falls vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Great Falls or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 123% more expensive to attend than University of Great Falls for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $27,256.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123% higher at Dickinson College than University of Great Falls ($60,776.00 vs. $27,256.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Great Falls than Dickinson College ($22,318 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Great Falls are 55.8% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($10,233 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Great Falls than Dickinson College (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 110.2% larger than aid received University of Great Falls ($39,554 vs. $18,815)
University of Great Falls vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Great Falls or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or University of Great Falls .
- University of Great Falls has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
University of Great Falls vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Great Falls 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 University of Great Falls.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than University of Great Falls (84% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $25,500 more per year than University of Great Falls graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $36,500)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Great Falls graduates. ($21,000 vs. $25,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than University of Great Falls graduates. ($217 vs. $258)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Great Falls students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/