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Overview |
Dean College | Plaza College | ||
| Location | Franklin, MA | Jackson Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,189 | 807 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | dean.edu | plazacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dean College | Plaza College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,200 | $13,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,200 | $13,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,542 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,219 | $17,178 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,972 | $6,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Dean College | Plaza College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,860 | 1,073 | ||
| Admitted | 3,691 | 322 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.9% | 30% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 55% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.88 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| 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 | Plaza College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dean College | Plaza College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $27,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,353 | $13,915 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $169 | $143 |
Diversity |
Dean College | Plaza College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 12% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 0% |
Students |
Dean College | Plaza College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Dean College | Plaza College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Plaza College based on total student enrollment (1,189 students vs. 807 students)
Dean College vs. Plaza College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dean College or Plaza College?
- Dean College is 232.3% more expensive to attend than Plaza College for in-state tuition ($43,200.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 232.3% higher at Dean College than Plaza College ($43,200.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plaza College than Dean College ($17,178 vs. $32,219)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plaza College are 164.9% lower than costs at Dean College ($7,000 vs. $18,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dean College than Plaza College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dean College students is 339.3% larger than aid received Plaza College ($29,972 vs. $6,822)
Dean College vs. Plaza College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dean College or Plaza College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plaza College or Dean College .
- Dean College has a higher acceptance rate (75.9%) than Plaza College (30%)
Dean College vs. Plaza College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dean College or Plaza 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 Plaza College and Dean College.
- Graduates from Dean College earn on average $7,900 more per year than Plaza College graduates after ten years. ($35,200 vs. $27,300)
- Plaza College students graduate with a $2,438 lower median federal student loan debt than Dean College graduates. ($13,915 vs. $16,353)
- Plaza College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Dean College graduates. ($143 vs. $169)
- More Dean College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plaza College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/