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Overview |
Dean College | Grace University | ||
| Location | Franklin, MA | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,189 | 298 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dean.edu | graceuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dean College | Grace University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,200 | $22,120 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,200 | $22,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,542 | $7,324 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,219 | $19,798 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,972 | $13,079 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Dean College | Grace University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,860 | 159 | ||
| Admitted | 3,691 | 73 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.9% | 45.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.88 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/21 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Dean College | Grace University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dean College | Grace University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,353 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $169 | $183 |
Diversity |
Dean College | Grace University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 1% |
Students |
Dean College | Grace University | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | - | ||
Campus |
Dean College | Grace University | ||
| 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 Grace University based on total student enrollment (1,189 students vs. 298 students)
Dean College vs. Grace University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dean College or Grace University?
- Dean College is 95.3% more expensive to attend than Grace University for in-state tuition ($43,200.00 vs. $22,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.3% higher at Dean College than Grace University ($43,200.00 vs. $22,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grace University than Dean College ($19,798 vs. $32,219)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace University are 153.2% lower than costs at Dean College ($7,324 vs. $18,542)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dean College as Grace University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dean College students is 129.2% larger than aid received Grace University ($29,972 vs. $13,079)
Dean College vs. Grace University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dean College or Grace University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grace University or Dean College .
- Accepted freshman Grace University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.08) than students at Dean College (2.88)
- Dean College has a higher acceptance rate (75.9%) than Grace University (45.9%)
Dean College vs. Grace University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dean College or Grace University? 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 Grace University and Dean College.
- The graduation rate at Dean College is higher than Grace University (62% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Dean College earn on average $1,900 more per year than Grace University graduates after ten years. ($35,200 vs. $33,300)
- Dean College students graduate with a $1,397 lower median federal student loan debt than Grace University graduates. ($16,353 vs. $17,750)
- Dean College graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Grace University graduates. ($169 vs. $183)
- More Grace University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dean College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/