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Overview |
Villa | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 465 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | villa.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Villa | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,930 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,930 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,620 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,576 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,558 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
Villa | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 500 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 391 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.87 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 730/1050 | |||
| 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 |
Villa | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Villa | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,900 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $217 |
Diversity |
Villa | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Villa | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Villa | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dickinson College is larger than than Villa based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 465 students)
Villa vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Villa or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 134.4% more expensive to attend than Villa for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $25,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.4% higher at Dickinson College than Villa Maria College ($60,776.00 vs. $25,930.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Villa Maria College than Dickinson College ($14,576 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villa Maria College are 84.9% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($8,620 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Villa Maria College than Dickinson College (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 125.3% larger than aid received Villa Maria College ($39,554 vs. $17,558)
Villa vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Villa or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Villa .
- Villa has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Villa vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Villa 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 Villa.
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $34,100 more per year than Villa graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $27,900)
- Villa Maria College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Dickinson College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,000)
- Villa graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Dickinson College graduates. ($206 vs. $217)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Villa students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/