You would borrow a median $19,000 — about $216 a month for ten years. Graduates earn a median $70,204 ten years after starting, so the debt clears in roughly 0.6 years of the salary premium.
Yes — you clear the borrowing faster than at most US universities.
Under roughly 15% of gross pay, repayment is generally considered manageable alongside rent and living costs.
We do not list an award tied specifically to Dickinson College yet — but national, country and subject scholarships still apply to students heading there, and each one cuts the $19,000 above.
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The typical graded university clears its debt in 1.3 years on median earnings of $57,146 against $22,500 of debt. Dickinson College clears its debt faster than that, and its graduates earn $30,684 a year more than a US worker with only a high-school diploma.
| Nearby university | Grade | Debt | Earnings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drexel University Pennsylvania | A | $25,325 | $84,648 | 0.6 yrs |
| Bryn Mawr College Pennsylvania | B | $25,000 | $75,217 | 0.7 yrs |
| Franklin and Marshall College Pennsylvania | A | $19,000 | $76,124 | 0.5 yrs |
| Bucknell University Pennsylvania | A | $27,000 | $93,807 | 0.5 yrs |
| Duquesne University Pennsylvania | B | $26,244 | $74,742 | 0.8 yrs |
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — earnings and debt cover students who received federal financial aid and blend every subject taught at the institution. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026. This page is information, not financial advice.