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Overview |
Emmaus Bible College | Dean College | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Franklin, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 197 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emmaus.edu | dean.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emmaus Bible College | Dean College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,000 | $44,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,000 | $44,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,250 | $19,192 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,393 | $31,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,274 | $31,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Emmaus Bible College | Dean College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 87 | 5,382 | ||
| Admitted | 85 | 3,967 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.7%Open | 73.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.2%Open | 8.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 2.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Emmaus Bible College | Dean College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emmaus Bible College | Dean College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,509 | $16,353 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $169 |
Diversity |
Emmaus Bible College | Dean College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 18% |
Students |
Emmaus Bible College | Dean College | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Emmaus Bible College | Dean College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dean College is larger than than Emmaus Bible College based on total student enrollment (1,151 students vs. 197 students)
Emmaus Bible College vs. Dean College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emmaus Bible College or Dean College?
- Dean College is 123.6% more expensive to attend than Emmaus Bible College for in-state tuition ($44,710.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.6% higher at Dean College than Emmaus Bible College ($44,710.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emmaus Bible College than Dean College ($14,393 vs. $31,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emmaus Bible College are 107.5% lower than costs at Dean College ($9,250 vs. $19,192)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Emmaus Bible College as Dean College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dean College students is 93.4% larger than aid received Emmaus Bible College ($31,467 vs. $16,274)
Emmaus Bible College vs. Dean College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emmaus Bible College or Dean College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dean College or Emmaus Bible College .
- Accepted freshman Emmaus Bible College students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Dean College (2.88)
- Emmaus Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.7%) than Dean College (73.7%)
Emmaus Bible College vs. Dean College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emmaus Bible College or Dean 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 Dean College and Emmaus Bible College.
- The graduation rate at Dean College is higher than Emmaus Bible College (62% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Dean College earn on average $3,500 more per year than Emmaus Bible College graduates after ten years. ($35,200 vs. $31,700)
- Emmaus Bible College students graduate with a $844 lower median federal student loan debt than Dean College graduates. ($15,509 vs. $16,353)
- Emmaus Bible College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Dean College graduates. ($160 vs. $169)
- More Emmaus Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dean College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/