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Overview |
Dean College | CSE | ||
| Location | Franklin, MA | Morristown, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,189 | 1,122 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dean.edu | cse.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dean College | CSE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,200 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,200 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,542 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,219 | $21,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,972 | $29,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Dean College | CSE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,860 | 1,966 | ||
| Admitted | 3,691 | 1,414 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.9% | 71.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.88 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Dean College | CSE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dean College | CSE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,353 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $169 | $258 |
Diversity |
Dean College | CSE | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 10% |
Students |
Dean College | CSE | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Dean College | CSE | ||
| 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 CSE based on total student enrollment (1,189 students vs. 1,122 students)
Dean College vs. CSE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dean College or CSE?
- Dean College is 31.3% more expensive to attend than CSE for in-state tuition ($43,200.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.3% higher at Dean College than College of Saint Elizabeth ($43,200.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Elizabeth than Dean College ($21,689 vs. $32,219)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Elizabeth are 45.5% lower than costs at Dean College ($12,744 vs. $18,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dean College than College of Saint Elizabeth (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dean College students is 0.2% larger than aid received College of Saint Elizabeth ($29,972 vs. $29,905)
Dean College vs. CSE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dean College or CSE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSE or Dean College .
- Accepted freshman CSE students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at Dean College (2.88)
- Dean College has a higher acceptance rate (75.9%) than CSE (71.9%)
Dean College vs. CSE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dean College or CSE? 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 CSE and Dean College.
- The graduation rate at Dean College is higher than College of Saint Elizabeth (62% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Elizabeth earn on average $10,300 more per year than Dean College graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $35,200)
- Dean College students graduate with a $8,647 lower median federal student loan debt than CSE graduates. ($16,353 vs. $25,000)
- Dean College graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than CSE graduates. ($169 vs. $258)
- More CSE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dean College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/