Dean College's Value

Is Dean College a Good Educational Value for the Money?

Use the value of an education from Dean College to understand if you'll be paying a fair price for your degree.

Within Massachusetts, Dean College is Considered a Poor Quality College at a Very Expensive Price.

Dean College's overall average net price combined with a poor quality education, results in a poor value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities in Massachusetts. This lands Dean College in the #57 slot on our ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in Massachusetts.

Nationally, Buyer Beware: Bad Quality Score at a Bad Price

Dean College's educational quality places it among the worst-ranked colleges and universities on our Overall Best Colleges list. However, when compared to these other schools that deliver the same caliber of education, the net price to attend Dean College is much, much higher than it should be. This has earned it a very poor #1,300 ranking on the Best Colleges for the Money list, and makes it an overpriced option. Students should carefully consider what their financial obligations will be should they wish to attend this school, and look closely at other educational options that offer similar benefits at a much better price.

The following graphic shows how the cost of obtaining a degree at Dean College compares to other similar quality colleges nationwide.

Underpriced	Best
	Good
Average	Fair	$97,963 - Albany State University
	Low	$108,934 - The University of West Florida $114,388 - Cheyney University of Pennsylvania $116,406 - Georgia Southwestern State University $116,856 - Davis & Elkins College
Overpriced	Poor	$120,613 - Lourdes College $121,095 - Our Lady of the Lake University - San Antonio $126,718 - Morgan State University $129,999 - Alverno College $152,466 - Dean College $167,460 - Cardinal Stritch University

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Bottom Line: You'll Spend $152,466 for That Piece of Paper

On average, a bachelor's degree at Dean College will cost you about $152,466. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $38,117 per year and an average of 4.0 years to graduate.

	Amount
Average Yearly Cost	$38,117
Average Years to Graduate	4.0
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree	$152,466

Many Factors Affect Net Price.

How does the location of this school affect cost? You can save money by going to a school in-state, living at home or living off-campus with a roommate. Please see the net price page for additional factors, such as your family's income, that can influence the price you will pay for college.

Does this School Make Financial Sense to You?

The overall price of a college may vary greatly depending on your individual circumstances, thus affecting its value. Most students will not pay the full sticker price and few students fit perfectly into 'averages'. To get a sense of how value for your educational dollar might vary based on individual circumstances, look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at Dean College. Now compare this value metric for each college you are interested in.

Nationwide Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$219,568	1,206	F-
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$152,466	1,160	F-
Only Students Receiving Aid	$143,316	1,240	F-

In-State Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$219,568	34	F-
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$152,466	32	F-
Only Students Receiving Aid	$143,316	43	F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Massachusetts.

What is Value?

We calculate value by calculating average total cost (net price multiplied by time to graduation) and then compare that number to other schools of similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full methodology article for more.

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