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 a Good Price.

Dickinson College's overall average net price combined with a very high quality education, results in a good value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities in Pennsylvania. This lands Dickinson College in the #30 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 #551 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
	Good	$182,998 - University of California - Los Angeles $185,653 - College of William and Mary
Average	Fair	$188,573 - Union College New York $187,723 - Hamilton College $189,093 - Dickinson College $191,347 - Carleton College $195,057 - University of California - Berkeley $197,179 - Colby College $198,216 - Kenyon College $199,853 - Bates College
	Low
Overpriced	Poor

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The Total Cost for Your Degree Will Be About $189,093

On average, a bachelor's degree at Dickinson College will cost you about $189,093. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $46,728 per year and an average of 4.0 years to graduate.

	Amount
Average Yearly Cost	$46,728
Average Years to Graduate	4.0
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree	$189,093

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	$270,133	1,433	C+
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$189,093	1,412	C+
Only Students Receiving Aid	$154,361	1,356	B-

In-State Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$270,133	94	B
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$189,093	93	B
Only Students Receiving Aid	$154,361	88	B

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 a Good Price.

Nationally, Fair Deal for a Top Notch School

The Total Cost for Your Degree Will Be About $189,093

Value Varies Depending on Financial Circumstance

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