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Overview |
Wesleyan College | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 641 | 2,217 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyancollege.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan College | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,450 | $62,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,450 | $62,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,326 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,621 | $40,242 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,714 | $40,209 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Wesleyan College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,384 | 7,185 | ||
| Admitted | 859 | 3,095 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.1% | 43.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 876/943 | |||
| 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 |
Wesleyan College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan College | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $217 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 25% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Wesleyan College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (2,217 students vs. 641 students)
Wesleyan College vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan College or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 137.8% more expensive to attend than Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($62,900.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.8% higher at Dickinson College than Wesleyan College ($62,900.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan College than Dickinson College ($15,621 vs. $40,242)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesleyan College are 45.7% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($11,326 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan College than Dickinson College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 62.7% larger than aid received Wesleyan College ($40,209 vs. $24,714)
Wesleyan College vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan College or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Wesleyan College .
- Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (62.1%) than Dickinson College (43.1%)
Wesleyan College vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Wesleyan College (84% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $25,900 more per year than Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $36,100)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesleyan College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $25,500)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Wesleyan College graduates. ($217 vs. $263)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/