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Overview |
Dean College | GSC | ||
| Location | Franklin, MA | Concord, NH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,189 | 1,425 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dean.edu | granite.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dean College | GSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,200 | $7,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,200 | $8,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,542 | $9,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,219 | $11,850 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,972 | $5,318 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Dean College | GSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,860 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,691 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.88 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Dean College | GSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dean College | GSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,353 | $14,384 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $169 | $148 |
Diversity |
Dean College | GSC | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 7% |
Students |
Dean College | GSC | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Dean College | GSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Granite State College is larger than than Dean College based on total student enrollment (1,425 students vs. 1,189 students)
Dean College vs. GSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dean College or GSC?
- Dean College is 473.2% more expensive to attend than GSC for in-state tuition ($43,200.00 vs. $7,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 386.5% higher at Dean College than Granite State College ($43,200.00 vs. $8,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Granite State College than Dean College ($11,850 vs. $32,219)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Granite State College are 88.7% lower than costs at Dean College ($9,828 vs. $18,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dean College than Granite State College (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dean College students is 463.6% larger than aid received Granite State College ($29,972 vs. $5,318)
Which college is harder to get into, Dean College or GSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GSC or Dean College .
Dean College vs. GSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dean College or GSC? 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 GSC and Dean College.
- The graduation rate at Dean College is higher than Granite State College (62% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Granite State College earn on average $1,300 more per year than Dean College graduates after ten years. ($36,500 vs. $35,200)
- Granite State College students graduate with a $1,969 lower median federal student loan debt than Dean College graduates. ($14,384 vs. $16,353)
- GSC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Dean College graduates. ($148 vs. $169)
- More Dean College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSC students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/