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Overview |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Dean College | ||
| Location | Saint Mary of the Woods, IN | Franklin, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,147 | 1,189 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #473 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smwc.edu | dean.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Dean College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,150 | $43,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,150 | $43,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $18,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,358 | $32,219 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,438 | $29,972 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Dean College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 971 | 4,860 | ||
| Admitted | 759 | 3,691 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 75.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.4% | 9.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 2.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 868/1052 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Dean College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Dean College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,999 | $16,353 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $169 |
Diversity |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Dean College | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 18% |
Students |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Dean College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Dean College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dean College is larger than than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College based on total student enrollment (1,189 students vs. 1,147 students)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. Dean College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or Dean College?
- Dean College is 38.7% more expensive to attend than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College for in-state tuition ($43,200.00 vs. $31,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.7% higher at Dean College than Saint Mary of the Woods College ($43,200.00 vs. $31,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Mary of the Woods College than Dean College ($17,358 vs. $32,219)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary of the Woods College are 63.4% lower than costs at Dean College ($11,350 vs. $18,542)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary of the Woods College as Dean College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dean College students is 13.4% larger than aid received Saint Mary of the Woods College ($29,972 vs. $26,438)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. Dean College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or Dean College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dean College or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College .
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Dean College (2.88)
- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than Dean College (75.9%)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. Dean College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 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 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.
- The graduation rate at Dean College is higher than Saint Mary of the Woods College (62% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Dean College earn on average $2,900 more per year than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates after ten years. ($35,200 vs. $32,300)
- Dean College students graduate with a $10,646 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates. ($16,353 vs. $26,999)
- Dean College graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates. ($169 vs. $279)
- More Dean College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/