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Overview |
Dean College | Great Northern University | ||
| Location | Franklin, MA | Spokane, Washington | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 36 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dean.edu | greatnorthernu.org | ||
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Costs |
Dean College | Great Northern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,710 | $17,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,710 | $17,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,192 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,472 | $29,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,467 | $3,045 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 25% |
Admission |
Dean College | Great Northern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,382 | 13 | ||
| Admitted | 3,967 | 13 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.7% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 69.2% | ||
| 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 | Great Northern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 3:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dean College | Great Northern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,353 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $169 | N/A |
Diversity |
Dean College | Great Northern University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 0% | ||
| % 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 | Great Northern University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Dean College | Great Northern University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dean College is larger than than Great Northern University based on total student enrollment (1,151 students vs. 36 students)
Dean College vs. Great Northern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dean College or Great Northern University?
- Dean College is 152.6% more expensive to attend than Great Northern University for in-state tuition ($44,710.00 vs. $17,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 152.6% higher at Dean College than Great Northern University ($44,710.00 vs. $17,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Great Northern University than Dean College ($29,650 vs. $31,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Great Northern University are 66.3% lower than costs at Dean College ($11,538 vs. $19,192)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dean College than Great Northern University (100% vs. 25%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dean College students is 933.4% larger than aid received Great Northern University ($31,467 vs. $3,045)
Dean College vs. Great Northern University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dean College or Great Northern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Great Northern University or Dean College .
- Great Northern University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Dean College (73.7%)
Dean College vs. Great Northern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dean College or Great Northern University? 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 Great Northern University and Dean College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/