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Overview |
Dean College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | Franklin, MA | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,189 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dean.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dean College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,200 | $52,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,200 | $52,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,542 | $11,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,219 | $30,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,972 | $32,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Dean College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,860 | 3,781 | ||
| Admitted | 3,691 | 2,794 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.9% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.88 | 3.69 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Dean College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dean College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,353 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $169 | $279 |
Diversity |
Dean College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 0% |
Students |
Dean College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Dean College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than Dean College based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 1,189 students)
Dean College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dean College or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 21.5% more expensive to attend than Dean College for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $43,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Dean College ($52,490.00 vs. $43,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gustavus Adolphus College than Dean College ($30,297 vs. $32,219)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 68.4% lower than costs at Dean College ($11,010 vs. $18,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dean College than Gustavus Adolphus College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 9.5% larger than aid received Dean College ($32,808 vs. $29,972)
Dean College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dean College or Gustavus Adolphus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gustavus Adolphus College or Dean College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.81 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Dean College (2.88)
- Dean College has a higher acceptance rate (75.9%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (73.9%)
Dean College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dean College or Gustavus Adolphus 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 Gustavus Adolphus College and Dean College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Dean College (82% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $21,100 more per year than Dean College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $35,200)
- Dean College students graduate with a $10,647 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($16,353 vs. $27,000)
- Dean College graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($169 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dean College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/