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Overview |
SFBU | Dean College | ||
| Location | Fremont, California | Franklin, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 164 | 1,189 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfbu.edu | dean.edu | ||
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Costs |
SFBU | Dean College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,920 | $43,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,920 | $43,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,200 | $18,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,510 | $32,219 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,570 | $29,972 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
SFBU | Dean College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 157 | 4,860 | ||
| Admitted | 109 | 3,691 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.4% | 75.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 9.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 2.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 5, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SFBU | Dean College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SFBU | 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 |
SFBU | Dean College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 18% |
Students |
SFBU | Dean College | ||
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| % In-State | 0% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 53% | ||
Campus |
SFBU | Dean College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dean College is larger than than SFBU based on total student enrollment (1,189 students vs. 164 students)
SFBU vs. Dean College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SFBU or Dean College?
- Dean College is 445.5% more expensive to attend than SFBU for in-state tuition ($43,200.00 vs. $7,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 445.5% higher at Dean College than San Francisco Bay University ($43,200.00 vs. $7,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Francisco Bay University than Dean College ($12,510 vs. $32,219)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at San Francisco Bay University are 101.5% lower than costs at Dean College ($9,200 vs. $18,542)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at San Francisco Bay University as Dean College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dean College students is 213.2% larger than aid received San Francisco Bay University ($29,972 vs. $9,570)
SFBU vs. Dean College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SFBU or Dean College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dean College or SFBU .
- Accepted freshman Dean College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (2.88) than students at SFBU (2.72)
- Dean College has a higher acceptance rate (75.9%) than SFBU (69.4%)
SFBU vs. Dean College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SFBU 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 SFBU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/