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Overview |
Dean College | CU | ||
| Location | Franklin, MA | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,189 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dean.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dean College | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,200 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,200 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,542 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,219 | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,972 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Dean College | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,860 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 3,691 | 1,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.9% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 44.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.88 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Dean College | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dean College | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,353 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $169 | $224 |
Diversity |
Dean College | CU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 16% |
Students |
Dean College | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Dean College | CU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cumberland University is larger than than Dean College based on total student enrollment (2,588 students vs. 1,189 students)
Dean College vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dean College or CU?
- Dean College is 71.4% more expensive to attend than CU for in-state tuition ($43,200.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.4% higher at Dean College than Cumberland University ($43,200.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cumberland University than Dean College ($18,528 vs. $32,219)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 106.3% lower than costs at Dean College ($8,990 vs. $18,542)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dean College as Cumberland University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dean College students is 35.3% larger than aid received Cumberland University ($29,972 vs. $22,145)
Dean College vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dean College or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or Dean College .
- Accepted freshman CU students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Dean College (2.88)
- Dean College has a higher acceptance rate (75.9%) than CU (66.2%)
Dean College vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dean College or CU? 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 CU and Dean College.
- The graduation rate at Dean College is higher than Cumberland University (62% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Cumberland University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Dean College graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $35,200)
- Dean College students graduate with a $5,376 lower median federal student loan debt than CU graduates. ($16,353 vs. $21,729)
- Dean College graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than CU graduates. ($169 vs. $224)
- More CU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dean College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/