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Overview |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Dean College | ||
| Location | Lamoni, IA | Franklin, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,237 | 1,189 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #648 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | graceland.edu | dean.edu | ||
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Costs |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Dean College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,250 | $43,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,250 | $43,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $18,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,627 | $32,219 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,753 | $29,972 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Dean College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,011 | 4,860 | ||
| Admitted | 1,498 | 3,691 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 75.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 9.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 2.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Dean College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Dean College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,544 | $16,353 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $169 |
Diversity |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Dean College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 18% |
Students |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Dean College | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Dean College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Graceland University Lamoni is larger than than Dean College based on total student enrollment (1,237 students vs. 1,189 students)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. Dean College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Graceland University-Lamoni or Dean College?
- Dean College is 38.2% more expensive to attend than Graceland University-Lamoni for in-state tuition ($43,200.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.2% higher at Dean College than Graceland University Lamoni ($43,200.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Graceland University Lamoni than Dean College ($16,627 vs. $32,219)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Graceland University Lamoni are 83.6% lower than costs at Dean College ($10,100 vs. $18,542)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Graceland University Lamoni as Dean College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dean College students is 0.7% larger than aid received Graceland University Lamoni ($29,972 vs. $29,753)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. Dean College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Graceland University-Lamoni or Dean College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dean College or Graceland University-Lamoni .
- Accepted freshman Graceland University-Lamoni students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Dean College (2.88)
- Dean College has a higher acceptance rate (75.9%) than Graceland University-Lamoni (74.5%)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. Dean College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Graceland University-Lamoni 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 Graceland University-Lamoni.
- The graduation rate at Dean College is higher than Graceland University Lamoni (62% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Graceland University Lamoni earn on average $5,800 more per year than Dean College graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $35,200)
- Dean College students graduate with a $7,191 lower median federal student loan debt than Graceland University-Lamoni graduates. ($16,353 vs. $23,544)
- Dean College graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Graceland University-Lamoni graduates. ($169 vs. $243)
- More Graceland University-Lamoni graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dean College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/