Dean College vs Tufts University

Dean College and Tufts University, two esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Dean College, a private college in Franklin, Massachusetts, prides itself on its small class sizes, personalized attention, and strong career preparation. Tufts University, a renowned private research university in Medford and Boston, Massachusetts, is known for its academic rigor, world-class faculty, and vibrant campus life. While both institutions provide excellent education, they differ in acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to discover which institution aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Dean College	Tufts University
Overview
Location	Franklin, Massachusetts	Medford, Massachusetts
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	75.0%	97.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	73.6%	11.4%
Application fees		Undergraduate: $75 Graduate: $85
SAT range	N/A	1440 - 1550
ACT range	N/A	33 - 35
Students submitting SAT score		32.0%
Students submitting ACT score		23.0%
Total number of applicants	4,924	31,198
Total number of admissions given out	3,624	3,566
Admitted students who chose to enroll	325	1,800
Yield rate	9.0%	50.5%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$54,821	$81,700
Average net price	$35,827	$31,630
Tuition	$42,146	$61,646
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $11,426 Meal plan: $6,664	Room/dormitory: $8,832 Meal plan: $7,378
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Prepaid tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	93.0% Average amount $24,205	38.0% Average amount $47,937
Students receiving federal student loan	72.0% Average amount $5,416	20.0% Average amount $3,824
Students taking out private loans	21.0% Average amount $16,818	9.0% Average amount $8,607

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,206 Men 50.6% Women 49.4%	6,676 Men 44.8% Women 55.2%
Graduate students	N/A	6,617 Men 38.6% Women 61.4%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	3.2%	14.0%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	1,001	4,100
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Mississippi Connecticut New York Rhode Island New Hampshire	New York California New Jersey Connecticut Maryland

Academics
Popular study areas	Visual & Performing Arts Business Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Health Professions Education	Health Professions Social Sciences Engineering Biological and Biomedical Sciences Multidisciplinary Studies
Students to faculty ratio	16:1	10:1
Institutional accreditation	New England Commission on Higher Education	New England Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	48.7%	93.8%
Dropout rate	12.7%	1.2%
Transferred out	38.1%	4.8%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,404 Year 2: $41,565 Year 3: $46,434 Dance (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $21,538 Year 2: $26,121 Year 3: $32,120 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $26,933 Year 3: $29,714 Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $21,845 Year 2: $20,140 Year 3: $22,226 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $11,351 Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,179 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $22,516 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: $210,928 Year 2: $207,590 Year 3: $167,393 Dentistry (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $98,934 Year 2: $112,802 Year 3: $128,899 Engineering-Related Fields (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $120,961 Year 2: $113,135 Year 3: $123,967 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $104,612 Year 2: $107,163 Year 3: $117,666 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $96,349 Year 2: $97,959 Year 3: $113,556 Biomedical/Medical Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $79,010 Year 2: $84,653 Year 3: $111,235 Veterinary Medicine (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $75,720 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $89,511 Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $56,529 Year 2: $73,635 Year 3: $83,832 Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,321 Year 2: $71,778 Year 3: $83,710 Public Health (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $64,852 Year 2: $69,338 Year 3: $76,984

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