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Overview |
Heritage Christian University | Dean College | ||
| Location | Florence, AL | Franklin, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 143 | 1,189 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hcu.edu | dean.edu | ||
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Costs |
Heritage Christian University | Dean College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,152 | $43,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,152 | $43,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,540 | $18,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,020 | $32,219 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,790 | $29,972 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Heritage Christian University | Dean College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4 | 4,860 | ||
| Admitted | 4 | 3,691 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100%Open | 75.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 75%Open | 9.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 2.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 21, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Heritage Christian University | Dean College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Heritage Christian University | Dean College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $16,353 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $169 |
Diversity |
Heritage Christian University | Dean College | ||
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| % Men | 87% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 18% |
Students |
Heritage Christian University | Dean College | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Heritage Christian University | Dean College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dean College is larger than than Heritage Christian University based on total student enrollment (1,189 students vs. 143 students)
Heritage Christian University vs. Dean College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Heritage Christian University or Dean College?
- Dean College is 325.5% more expensive to attend than Heritage Christian University for in-state tuition ($43,200.00 vs. $10,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 325.5% higher at Dean College than Heritage Christian University ($43,200.00 vs. $10,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Heritage Christian University than Dean College ($5,020 vs. $32,219)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Heritage Christian University are 183.5% lower than costs at Dean College ($6,540 vs. $18,542)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Heritage Christian University as Dean College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dean College students is 134.3% larger than aid received Heritage Christian University ($29,972 vs. $12,790)
Heritage Christian University vs. Dean College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Heritage Christian University or Dean College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dean College or Heritage Christian University .
- Accepted freshman Heritage Christian University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Dean College (2.88)
- Heritage Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Dean College (75.9%)
Heritage Christian University vs. Dean College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Heritage Christian University 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 Heritage Christian University.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/