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Overview |
Dean College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Franklin, MA | Rocky Mount, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,189 | 1,337 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #930 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dean.edu | ncwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dean College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,200 | $33,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,200 | $33,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,542 | $12,264 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,219 | $18,701 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,972 | $28,392 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Dean College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,860 | 2,379 | ||
| Admitted | 3,691 | 1,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.9% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.88 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1120 | |||
| 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 | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dean College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,353 | $22,718 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $169 | $234 |
Diversity |
Dean College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 11% |
Students |
Dean College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Dean College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina Wesleyan College is larger than than Dean College based on total student enrollment (1,337 students vs. 1,189 students)
Dean College vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dean College or North Carolina Wesleyan College?
- Dean College is 27.2% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($43,200.00 vs. $33,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.2% higher at Dean College than North Carolina Wesleyan College ($43,200.00 vs. $33,952.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Dean College ($18,701 vs. $32,219)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina Wesleyan College are 51.2% lower than costs at Dean College ($12,264 vs. $18,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dean College than North Carolina Wesleyan College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dean College students is 5.6% larger than aid received North Carolina Wesleyan College ($29,972 vs. $28,392)
Dean College vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dean College or North Carolina Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Wesleyan College or Dean College .
- Accepted freshman North Carolina Wesleyan College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Dean College (2.88)
- Dean College has a higher acceptance rate (75.9%) than North Carolina Wesleyan College (68.4%)
Dean College vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dean College or North Carolina Wesleyan College? 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College and Dean College.
- The graduation rate at Dean College is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (62% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from North Carolina Wesleyan College earn on average $8,000 more per year than Dean College graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $35,200)
- Dean College students graduate with a $6,365 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates. ($16,353 vs. $22,718)
- Dean College graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates. ($169 vs. $234)
- More Dean College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Wesleyan College 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/