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Overview |
AU | Denison | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 97% |
Admission |
AU | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 1270/1460 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $268 |
Diversity |
AU | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
AU | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 65% | ||
Campus |
AU | Denison | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than Denison based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 2,416 students)
AU vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Denison?
- Denison University is 13.1% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $53,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at Denison than American University ($60,000.00 vs. $53,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Denison University than AU ($38,267 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Denison University are 9.1% lower than costs at American University ($14,400 vs. $15,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than American University (97% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 34.5% larger than aid received American University ($36,497 vs. $27,138)
AU vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or AU .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at AU (3.7)
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (40.6%) than Denison (22%)
AU vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or Denison? 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 Denison and AU.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than American University (79% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Denison graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $56,100)
- American University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,000)
- AU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($250 vs. $268)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/