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Overview |
Goldey-Beacom College | Dean College | ||
| Location | Wilmington, DE | Franklin, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,012 | 1,189 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gbc.edu | dean.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goldey-Beacom College | Dean College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,050 | $43,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,050 | $43,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $18,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,454 | $32,219 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,739 | $29,972 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Goldey-Beacom College | Dean College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 625 | 4,860 | ||
| Admitted | 392 | 3,691 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 75.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3% | 9.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 2.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 |
Goldey-Beacom College | Dean College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goldey-Beacom College | Dean College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,675 | $16,353 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $169 |
Diversity |
Goldey-Beacom College | Dean College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 18% |
Students |
Goldey-Beacom College | Dean College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Goldey-Beacom College | Dean College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dean College is larger than than Goldey-Beacom College based on total student enrollment (1,189 students vs. 1,012 students)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. Dean College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goldey-Beacom College or Dean College?
- Dean College is 231% more expensive to attend than Goldey-Beacom College for in-state tuition ($43,200.00 vs. $13,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 231% higher at Dean College than Goldey Beacom College ($43,200.00 vs. $13,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goldey Beacom College than Dean College ($13,454 vs. $32,219)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goldey Beacom College are 59.8% lower than costs at Dean College ($11,600 vs. $18,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dean College than Goldey Beacom College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dean College students is 207.8% larger than aid received Goldey Beacom College ($29,972 vs. $9,739)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. Dean College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goldey-Beacom College or Dean College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dean College or Goldey-Beacom College .
- Accepted freshman Goldey-Beacom College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (2.9) than students at Dean College (2.88)
- Dean College has a higher acceptance rate (75.9%) than Goldey-Beacom College (62.7%)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. Dean College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goldey-Beacom College or Dean 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 Dean College and Goldey-Beacom College.
- The graduation rate at Dean College is higher than Goldey Beacom College (62% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Goldey Beacom College earn on average $9,400 more per year than Dean College graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $35,200)
- Dean College students graduate with a $7,322 lower median federal student loan debt than Goldey-Beacom College graduates. ($16,353 vs. $23,675)
- Dean College graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Goldey-Beacom College graduates. ($169 vs. $244)
- More Dean College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goldey-Beacom College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/