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Overview |
Bay State College | Dean College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Franklin, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 224 | 1,189 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baystate.edu | dean.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bay State College | Dean College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,500 | $43,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,500 | $43,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $18,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,020 | $32,219 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,243 | $29,972 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
Bay State College | Dean College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 109 | 4,860 | ||
| Admitted | 52 | 3,691 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.7% | 75.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.1% | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bay State College | Dean College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bay State College | Dean College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 6% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $16,353 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $169 |
Diversity |
Bay State College | Dean College | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 18% |
Students |
Bay State College | Dean College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Bay State College | Dean College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dean College is larger than than Bay State College based on total student enrollment (1,189 students vs. 224 students)
Bay State College vs. Dean College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bay State College or Dean College?
- Dean College is 51.6% more expensive to attend than Bay State College for in-state tuition ($43,200.00 vs. $28,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.6% higher at Dean College than Bay State College ($43,200.00 vs. $28,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dean College than Bay State College ($32,219 vs. $43,020)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bay State College are 37.3% lower than costs at Dean College ($13,500 vs. $18,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dean College than Bay State College (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dean College students is 192.6% larger than aid received Bay State College ($29,972 vs. $10,243)
Bay State College vs. Dean College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bay State College or Dean College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dean College or Bay State College .
- Dean College has a higher acceptance rate (75.9%) than Bay State College (47.7%)
Bay State College vs. Dean College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bay State 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 Bay State College.
- The graduation rate at Dean College is higher than Bay State College (62% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from Dean College earn on average $3,600 more per year than Bay State College graduates after ten years. ($35,200 vs. $31,600)
- Dean College students graduate with a $8,647 lower median federal student loan debt than Bay State College graduates. ($16,353 vs. $25,000)
- Dean College graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than Bay State College graduates. ($169 vs. $258)
- More Dean College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bay State College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/