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Overview |
Dean College | W&J | ||
| Location | Franklin, MA | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,189 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dean.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dean College | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,200 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,200 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,542 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,219 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,972 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Dean College | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,860 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 3,691 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.9% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.88 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Dean College | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dean College | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,353 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $169 | $279 |
Diversity |
Dean College | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 2% |
Students |
Dean College | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Dean College | W&J | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (1,189 students vs. 1,151 students)
Dean College vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dean College or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 14.8% more expensive to attend than Dean College for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $43,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at W&J than Dean College ($49,612.00 vs. $43,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than Dean College ($25,636 vs. $32,219)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 37.1% lower than costs at Dean College ($13,524 vs. $18,542)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dean College as Washington & Jefferson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 30% larger than aid received Dean College ($38,963 vs. $29,972)
Dean College vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dean College or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Dean College .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Dean College (2.88)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Dean College (75.9%)
Dean College vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dean College or W&J? 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 W&J and Dean College.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Dean College (74% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $21,700 more per year than Dean College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $35,200)
- Dean College students graduate with a $10,647 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($16,353 vs. $27,000)
- Dean College graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($169 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dean College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/