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Overview |
WSSU | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,004 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #956 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wssu.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSSU | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,401 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,057 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,220 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,097 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,350 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 94% |
Admission |
WSSU | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,628 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 5,598 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.4% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1050 | |||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
WSSU | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSSU | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,663 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $217 |
Diversity |
WSSU | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 72% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
WSSU | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 63% | ||
Campus |
WSSU | 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
- Winston Salem State University is larger than than Dickinson College based on total student enrollment (5,004 students vs. 2,137 students)
WSSU vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSSU or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 1,687% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 332.4% higher at Dickinson College than Winston Salem State University ($60,776.00 vs. $14,057.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winston Salem State University than Dickinson College ($14,097 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winston Salem State University are 42% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($11,220 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dickinson College than Winston Salem State University (94% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 373.7% larger than aid received Winston Salem State University ($39,554 vs. $8,350)
WSSU vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSSU or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or WSSU .
- WSSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.4%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
WSSU vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSSU 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 WSSU.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Winston Salem State University (84% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $26,300 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $35,700)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $4,663 lower median federal student loan debt than WSSU graduates. ($21,000 vs. $25,663)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than WSSU graduates. ($217 vs. $265)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU 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/