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Overview |
Maine College of Art | Dean College | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Franklin, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 436 | 1,189 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meca.edu | dean.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maine College of Art | Dean College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $43,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $43,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,440 | $18,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,395 | $32,219 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,227 | $29,972 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Maine College of Art | Dean College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 649 | 4,860 | ||
| Admitted | 480 | 3,691 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 75.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 9.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 |
Maine College of Art | Dean College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maine College of Art | Dean College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,353 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $169 |
Diversity |
Maine College of Art | Dean College | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 18% |
Students |
Maine College of Art | Dean College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 85% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Maine College of Art | Dean College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Dean College is larger than than Maine College of Art based on total student enrollment (1,189 students vs. 436 students)
Maine College of Art vs. Dean College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maine College of Art or Dean College?
- Dean College is 10.5% more expensive to attend than Maine College of Art for in-state tuition ($43,200.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at Dean College than Maine College of Art ($43,200.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dean College than Maine College of Art ($32,219 vs. $35,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maine College of Art are 28.4% lower than costs at Dean College ($14,440 vs. $18,542)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maine College of Art as Dean College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dean College students is 48.2% larger than aid received Maine College of Art ($29,972 vs. $20,227)
Maine College of Art vs. Dean College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maine College of Art or Dean College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dean College or Maine College of Art .
- Dean College has a higher acceptance rate (75.9%) than Maine College of Art (74%)
Maine College of Art vs. Dean College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maine College of Art 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 Maine College of Art.
- The graduation rate at Dean College is higher than Maine College of Art (62% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Dean College earn on average $3,600 more per year than Maine College of Art graduates after ten years. ($35,200 vs. $31,600)
- Dean College students graduate with a $10,647 lower median federal student loan debt than Maine College of Art graduates. ($16,353 vs. $27,000)
- Dean College graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than Maine College of Art graduates. ($169 vs. $279)
- More Maine College of Art graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dean College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/