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Overview |
Dean College | UArts | ||
| Location | Franklin, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,189 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dean.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dean College | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,200 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,200 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,542 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,219 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,972 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Dean College | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,860 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 3,691 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.9% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.88 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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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, 2024 |
Academics |
Dean College | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dean College | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,353 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $169 | $279 |
Diversity |
Dean College | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 2% |
Students |
Dean College | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Dean College | UArts | ||
| 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
- The University of the Arts is larger than than Dean College based on total student enrollment (1,313 students vs. 1,189 students)
Dean College vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dean College or UArts?
- The University of the Arts is 17.9% more expensive to attend than Dean College for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $43,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.9% higher at UArts than Dean College ($50,950.00 vs. $43,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dean College than UArts ($32,219 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of the Arts are 3.3% lower than costs at Dean College ($17,950 vs. $18,542)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dean College as The University of the Arts (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dean College students is 17.7% larger than aid received The University of the Arts ($29,972 vs. $25,460)
Dean College vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dean College or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or Dean College .
- UArts has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than Dean College (75.9%)
Dean College vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dean College or UArts? 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 UArts and Dean College.
- The graduation rate at Dean College is the same as at The University of the Arts (62% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Dean College earn on average $700 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($35,200 vs. $34,500)
- Dean College students graduate with a $10,647 lower median federal student loan debt than UArts graduates. ($16,353 vs. $27,000)
- Dean College graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than UArts graduates. ($169 vs. $279)
- More UArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dean College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/