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Overview |
Dean College | Centra College | ||
| Location | Franklin, MA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 212 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dean.edu | centrahealth.com | ||
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Costs |
Dean College | Centra College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,710 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,710 | $9,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,192 | $11,252 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,472 | $24,868 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,467 | $6,903 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Dean College | Centra College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,382 | 1 | ||
| Admitted | 3,967 | 1 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.7% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 0% | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Dean College | Centra College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dean College | Centra College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,353 | $12,042 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $169 | $124 |
Diversity |
Dean College | Centra College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 0% |
Students |
Dean College | Centra College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Dean College | Centra College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dean College is larger than than Centra College based on total student enrollment (1,151 students vs. 212 students)
Dean College vs. Centra College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dean College or Centra College?
- Dean College is 383.9% more expensive to attend than Centra College for in-state tuition ($44,710.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 383.9% higher at Dean College than Centra College ($44,710.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Centra College than Dean College ($24,868 vs. $31,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centra College are 70.6% lower than costs at Dean College ($11,252 vs. $19,192)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dean College as Centra College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dean College students is 355.8% larger than aid received Centra College ($31,467 vs. $6,903)
Dean College vs. Centra College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dean College or Centra College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centra College or Dean College .
- Centra College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Dean College (73.7%)
Dean College vs. Centra College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dean College or Centra 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 Centra College and Dean College.
- Graduates from Centra College earn on average $9,600 more per year than Dean College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $35,200)
- Centra College students graduate with a $4,311 lower median federal student loan debt than Dean College graduates. ($12,042 vs. $16,353)
- Centra College graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Dean College graduates. ($124 vs. $169)
- More Centra College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dean College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/