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Overview |
Dean College | SNU | ||
| Location | Franklin, MA | Bethany, OK | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,189 | 1,507 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dean.edu | snu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dean College | SNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,200 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,200 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,542 | $7,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,219 | $22,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,972 | $19,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Dean College | SNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,860 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,691 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.88 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Dean College | SNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dean College | SNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,353 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $169 | $193 |
Diversity |
Dean College | SNU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 4% |
Students |
Dean College | SNU | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Dean College | SNU | ||
| 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
- Southern Nazarene University is larger than than Dean College based on total student enrollment (1,507 students vs. 1,189 students)
Dean College vs. SNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dean College or SNU?
- Dean College is 60% more expensive to attend than SNU for in-state tuition ($43,200.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60% higher at Dean College than Southern Nazarene University ($43,200.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Nazarene University than Dean College ($22,098 vs. $32,219)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Nazarene University are 134.7% lower than costs at Dean College ($7,900 vs. $18,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dean College than Southern Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dean College students is 50.3% larger than aid received Southern Nazarene University ($29,972 vs. $19,948)
Which college is harder to get into, Dean College or SNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNU or Dean College .
- Accepted freshman SNU students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Dean College (2.88)
Dean College vs. SNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dean College or SNU? 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 SNU and Dean College.
- The graduation rate at Dean College is higher than Southern Nazarene University (62% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Southern Nazarene University earn on average $17,600 more per year than Dean College graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $35,200)
- Dean College students graduate with a $2,397 lower median federal student loan debt than SNU graduates. ($16,353 vs. $18,750)
- Dean College graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than SNU graduates. ($169 vs. $193)
- More SNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dean College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/