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Overview |
Dean College | Laurel University | ||
| Location | Franklin, MA | High Point, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,189 | 158 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dean.edu | laureluniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dean College | Laurel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,200 | $10,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,200 | $10,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,542 | $9,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,219 | $19,269 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,972 | $6,212 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Dean College | Laurel University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,860 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,691 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.88 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Neither required nor recommended | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Dean College | Laurel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dean College | Laurel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,353 | $27,969 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $169 | $289 |
Diversity |
Dean College | Laurel University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 0% |
Students |
Dean College | Laurel University | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | - | ||
Campus |
Dean College | Laurel University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dean College is larger than than Laurel University based on total student enrollment (1,189 students vs. 158 students)
Dean College vs. Laurel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dean College or Laurel University?
- Dean College is 311.4% more expensive to attend than Laurel University for in-state tuition ($43,200.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 311.4% higher at Dean College than Laurel University ($43,200.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Laurel University than Dean College ($19,269 vs. $32,219)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Laurel University are 99.8% lower than costs at Dean College ($9,280 vs. $18,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dean College than Laurel University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dean College students is 382.5% larger than aid received Laurel University ($29,972 vs. $6,212)
Which college is harder to get into, Dean College or Laurel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Laurel University or Dean College .
- Accepted freshman Laurel University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at Dean College (2.88)
Dean College vs. Laurel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dean College or Laurel 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 Laurel University and Dean College.
- The graduation rate at Dean College is higher than Laurel University (62% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Laurel University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Dean College graduates after ten years. ($38,900 vs. $35,200)
- Dean College students graduate with a $11,616 lower median federal student loan debt than Laurel University graduates. ($16,353 vs. $27,969)
- Dean College graduates are paying $120 less per month on federal student loans than Laurel University graduates. ($169 vs. $289)
- More Dean College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Laurel University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/