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Overview |
Dean College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Location | Franklin, MA | Philippi, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,189 | 767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dean.edu | ab.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dean College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,200 | $31,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,200 | $31,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,542 | $10,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,219 | $19,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,972 | $24,656 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Dean College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,860 | 1,693 | ||
| Admitted | 3,691 | 1,041 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.9% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.88 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Dean College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dean College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,353 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $169 | $268 |
Diversity |
Dean College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 0% |
Students |
Dean College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Dean College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dean College is larger than than Alderson Broaddus College based on total student enrollment (1,189 students vs. 767 students)
Dean College vs. Alderson Broaddus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dean College or Alderson Broaddus College?
- Dean College is 38.5% more expensive to attend than Alderson Broaddus College for in-state tuition ($43,200.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.5% higher at Dean College than Alderson Broaddus College ($43,200.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alderson Broaddus College than Dean College ($19,499 vs. $32,219)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alderson Broaddus College are 82.3% lower than costs at Dean College ($10,170 vs. $18,542)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dean College as Alderson Broaddus College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dean College students is 21.6% larger than aid received Alderson Broaddus College ($29,972 vs. $24,656)
Dean College vs. Alderson Broaddus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dean College or Alderson Broaddus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alderson Broaddus College or Dean College .
- Accepted freshman Alderson Broaddus College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Dean College (2.88)
- Dean College has a higher acceptance rate (75.9%) than Alderson Broaddus College (61.5%)
Dean College vs. Alderson Broaddus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dean College or Alderson Broaddus College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Alderson Broaddus College and Dean College.
- The graduation rate at Dean College is higher than Alderson Broaddus College (62% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Alderson Broaddus College earn on average $10,700 more per year than Dean College graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $35,200)
- Dean College students graduate with a $9,647 lower median federal student loan debt than Alderson Broaddus College graduates. ($16,353 vs. $26,000)
- Dean College graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than Alderson Broaddus College graduates. ($169 vs. $268)
- More Alderson Broaddus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dean College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/