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Overview |
Woodbury University | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Burbank, CA | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 943 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | woodbury.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Woodbury University | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,392 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,392 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,138 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,182 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,816 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 94% |
Admission |
Woodbury University | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,460 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 914 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.6% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
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| 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 |
Woodbury University | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Woodbury University | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $217 |
Diversity |
Woodbury University | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 24% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Woodbury University | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Woodbury University | 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 Woodbury University based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 943 students)
Woodbury University vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Woodbury University or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 40.1% more expensive to attend than Woodbury University for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $43,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.1% higher at Dickinson College than Woodbury University ($60,776.00 vs. $43,392.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Woodbury University than Dickinson College ($32,182 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Woodbury University are 12.7% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($14,138 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Woodbury University than Dickinson College (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 66.1% larger than aid received Woodbury University ($39,554 vs. $23,816)
Woodbury University vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Woodbury University or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Woodbury University .
- Woodbury University has a higher acceptance rate (62.6%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Woodbury University vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Woodbury University 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 Woodbury University.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Woodbury University (84% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $11,500 more per year than Woodbury University graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $50,500)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Woodbury University graduates. ($21,000 vs. $31,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Woodbury University graduates. ($217 vs. $320)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Woodbury University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/