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Overview |
Centre College | Denison | ||
| Location | Danville, KY | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,357 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #147 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centre.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centre College | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,070 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,070 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,584 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,116 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Centre College | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,724 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 1,712 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1195/1470 | 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 |
Centre College | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centre College | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,500 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Centre College | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Centre College | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Centre College | Denison | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Denison University is larger than than Centre College based on total student enrollment (2,416 students vs. 1,357 students)
Centre College vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centre College or Denison?
- Denison University is 24.8% more expensive to attend than Centre College for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $48,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.8% higher at Denison than Centre College ($60,000.00 vs. $48,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Centre College than Denison ($23,584 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centre College are 17.1% lower than costs at Denison University ($12,300 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centre College than Denison University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centre College students is 1.7% larger than aid received Denison University ($37,116 vs. $36,497)
Centre College vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centre College or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or Centre College .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Centre College (3.62)
- Centre College has a higher acceptance rate (62.8%) than Denison (22%)
Centre College vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centre College 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 Centre College.
- The graduation rate at Centre College is higher than Denison University (82% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Centre College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $52,500)
- Denison University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Centre College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Denison graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Centre College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Centre College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/