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Is Dickinson a Good School for the Money?

Below Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$188,795 Avg Total Cost

Dickinson College Value Report

What is a Dickinson degree worth? College Factual's value analysis compares Dickinson with other schools of similar quality to see if it's priced fairly.

Below Average Value Nationwide

Below Average National Value
Top 10% National Quality
Expensive Price

Dickinson College is ranked #2,180 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, we believe Dickinson College is overpriced for the quality education it provides. (This takes into account average financial aid and may not apply to you if you have further scholarships, grant or aid provided to you.)

National Value Ranking  2180 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  2.72 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

We're Looking at a Total Cost of $188,795 for a Dickinson Degree

The Dickinson time to graduate is about 4.05 years and will cost an estimated $46,616 per year. This brings the total cost to 188,795.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$46,616
Average Years to Graduate4.05
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$188,795

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Depending on your personal circumstances, your net price may be well below the average Dickinson net price, which could make this school a better value. You may quality for more financial aid, or be able to complete your degree faster than average. Get more details on Dickinson cost.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$155,156 In-State With Aid
$301,409 Avg Cost No Aid
4.05 Years to Graduate

Net price can vary based on your unique situation.

Look at the table below to get a sense of how Dickinson value for your educational dollar might vary.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$301,409#0F
All Students$188,795#2,180F
Only Students Receiving Aid$155,156#1,950F
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$301,409#F
All Students$188,795#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$155,156#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Pennsylvania.

About 83% of Dickinson students receive financial aid. Get more details on what Dickinson financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates value by calculating average Dickinson cost multiplied by time to graduate, and then compares that number to other schools of a similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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