College comparison

Dickinson College vs GW

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Dickinson College Carlisle, PA	GW Washington, DC
Acceptance rateDickinson College is more selective	42%	47%
SAT (25–75)	1310–1460	1350–1500
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	2,273	11,182
Avg net price	$37,607	$36,586
Median earnings (10 yr)GW reports higher median earnings	$70,204	$90,873
Graduation rate	80%	84%
Median debt	$19,000	$20,449
Economic mobility	1.2%	2.2%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Dickinson College or George Washington University harder to get into?

Dickinson College is more selective: Dickinson College's acceptance rate is approximately 42% and George Washington University's is approximately 47% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Dickinson College vs George Washington University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1310–1460 at Dickinson College and 1350–1500 at George Washington University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.