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Overview |
Dean College | CHC | ||
| Location | Franklin, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,189 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dean.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dean College | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,200 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,200 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,542 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,219 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,972 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Dean College | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,860 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 3,691 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.9% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.88 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 900/1090 | |||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Dean College | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dean College | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,353 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $169 | $273 |
Diversity |
Dean College | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 5% |
Students |
Dean College | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Dean College | CHC | ||
| 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
- Chestnut Hill College is larger than than Dean College based on total student enrollment (1,420 students vs. 1,189 students)
Dean College vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dean College or CHC?
- Dean College is 10.9% more expensive to attend than CHC for in-state tuition ($43,200.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.9% higher at Dean College than Chestnut Hill College ($43,200.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chestnut Hill College than Dean College ($25,357 vs. $32,219)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 54.5% lower than costs at Dean College ($12,000 vs. $18,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dean College than Chestnut Hill College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dean College students is 2.3% larger than aid received Chestnut Hill College ($29,972 vs. $29,288)
Dean College vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dean College or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or Dean College .
- Accepted freshman CHC students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at Dean College (2.88)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Dean College (75.9%)
Dean College vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dean College or CHC? 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 CHC and Dean College.
- The graduation rate at Dean College is higher than Chestnut Hill College (62% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $10,100 more per year than Dean College graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $35,200)
- Dean College students graduate with a $10,128 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($16,353 vs. $26,481)
- Dean College graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($169 vs. $273)
- More Dean College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/