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Overview |
Dean College | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Franklin, MA | Keene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,189 | 793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dean.edu | swau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dean College | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,200 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,200 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,542 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,219 | $20,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,972 | $13,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Dean College | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,860 | 1,438 | ||
| Admitted | 3,691 | 771 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.9% | 53.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 16.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.88 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Dean College | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dean College | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,353 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $169 | $268 |
Diversity |
Dean College | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 2% |
Students |
Dean College | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Dean College | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| 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
- Dean College is larger than than Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (1,189 students vs. 793 students)
Dean College vs. Southwestern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dean College or Southwestern Adventist University?
- Dean College is 84.6% more expensive to attend than Southwestern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($43,200.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.6% higher at Dean College than Southwestern Adventist University ($43,200.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Adventist University than Dean College ($20,028 vs. $32,219)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Adventist University are 115.6% lower than costs at Dean College ($8,600 vs. $18,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dean College than Southwestern Adventist University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dean College students is 114.7% larger than aid received Southwestern Adventist University ($29,972 vs. $13,959)
Dean College vs. Southwestern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dean College or Southwestern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern Adventist University or Dean College .
- Accepted freshman Southwestern Adventist University students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Dean College (2.88)
- Dean College has a higher acceptance rate (75.9%) than Southwestern Adventist University (53.6%)
Dean College vs. Southwestern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dean College or Southwestern Adventist 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 Southwestern Adventist University and Dean College.
- The graduation rate at Dean College is higher than Southwestern Adventist University (62% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Southwestern Adventist University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Dean College graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $35,200)
- Dean College students graduate with a $9,647 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($16,353 vs. $26,000)
- Dean College graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($169 vs. $268)
- More Dean College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern Adventist University 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/