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Overview |
Dean College | MBC | ||
| Location | Franklin, MA | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,189 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dean.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dean College | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,200 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,200 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,542 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,219 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,972 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Dean College | MBC | ||
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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 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Dean College | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dean College | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,353 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $169 | $279 |
Diversity |
Dean College | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 5% |
Students |
Dean College | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Dean College | MBC | ||
| 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
- Mary Baldwin College is larger than than Dean College based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 1,189 students)
Dean College vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dean College or MBC?
- Dean College is 36.7% more expensive to attend than MBC for in-state tuition ($43,200.00 vs. $31,611.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.7% higher at Dean College than Mary Baldwin College ($43,200.00 vs. $31,611.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than Dean College ($18,746 vs. $32,219)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 79.7% lower than costs at Dean College ($10,320 vs. $18,542)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dean College as Mary Baldwin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dean College students is 22.9% larger than aid received Mary Baldwin College ($29,972 vs. $24,389)
Which college is harder to get into, Dean College or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Dean College .
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Dean College (2.88)
Dean College vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dean College or MBC? 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 MBC and Dean College.
- The graduation rate at Dean College is higher than Mary Baldwin College (62% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Mary Baldwin College earn on average $3,200 more per year than Dean College graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $35,200)
- Dean College students graduate with a $10,647 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($16,353 vs. $27,000)
- Dean College graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($169 vs. $279)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dean College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/