Compare the Dickinson College Value of an Education

Is Dickinson College Worth the Price?

Determine the value of an education from Dickinson to understand if you'll be paying a fair price for your degree.

Within Pennsylvania, Dickinson College is Considered a Very High Quality College at an Average Price.

Dickinson College's overall average net price combined with a very high quality education, results in an average value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities in Pennsylvania. This lands Dickinson College in the #46 slot on our ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in Pennsylvania.

Nationally, Fair Deal for a Top Notch School

Dickinson College's educational quality places it among the top 20% best colleges and universities nationwide. The school's overall net price reflects that quality, earning it a middle-of-the-pack #687 ranking on the Best Colleges for the Money list. While you won't be paying considerably less than you would at colleges comparable to Dickinson in quality, you won't be overpaying either, making this school a fairly priced option.

The following graphic shows how the cost of obtaining a degree at Dickinson College compares to other similar quality colleges nationwide.

Underpriced	Best	$152,024 - Virginia Tech
	Good	$163,387 - University of Delaware $167,156 - University of Washington - Seattle Campus $169,342 - The University of Texas at Austin $176,768 - Gettysburg College $179,156 - University of California - Irvine
Average	Fair	$181,095 - University of Wisconsin - Madison $192,240 - Dickinson College $197,272 - University of California - Davis $216,517 - Santa Clara University $218,911 - Trinity College
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Overpriced	Poor

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The Total Cost for Your Degree Will Be About $192,240

On average, a bachelor's degree at Dickinson College will cost you about $192,240. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $47,650 per year and an average of 4.0 years to graduate.

	Amount
Average Yearly Cost	$47,650
Average Years to Graduate	4.0
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree	$192,240

Many Factors Affect Net Price.

How does the location of this school affect cost? You can save money by going to a school in-state, living at home or living off-campus with a roommate. Please see the net price page for additional factors, such as your family's income, that can influence the price you will pay for college.

Value Varies Depending on Financial Circumstance

The overall price of a college may vary greatly depending on your individual circumstances, thus affecting its value. Most students will not pay the full sticker price and few students fit perfectly into 'averages'. To get a sense of how value for your educational dollar might vary based on individual circumstances, look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at Dickinson College. Now compare this value metric for each college you are interested in.

Nationwide Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$278,559	1,504	C
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$192,240	1,462	C+
Only Students Receiving Aid	$156,983	1,410	C+

In-State Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$278,559	109	C
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$192,240	108	C+
Only Students Receiving Aid	$156,983	103	C+

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

What is Value?

We calculate value by calculating average total cost (net price multiplied by time to graduation) and then compare that number to other schools of 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 methodology article for more.

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Compare the Dickinson College Value of an Education

Is Dickinson College Worth the Price?

Within Pennsylvania, Dickinson College is Considered a Very High Quality College at an Average Price.

Nationally, Fair Deal for a Top Notch School

The Total Cost for Your Degree Will Be About $192,240

Value Varies Depending on Financial Circumstance

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