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Overview |
Denison | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | Granville, OH | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,416 | 1,353 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #98 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | denison.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Denison | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,000 | $52,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,000 | $52,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,267 | $26,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,497 | $42,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Denison | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,220 | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 2,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.4% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1460 | 1114/1372 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Denison | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Denison | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $299 |
Diversity |
Denison | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Denison | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Denison | Allegheny College | ||
| 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 Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (2,416 students vs. 1,353 students)
Denison vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Denison or Allegheny College?
- Denison University is 13.3% more expensive to attend than Allegheny College for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $52,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at Denison than Allegheny College ($60,000.00 vs. $52,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allegheny College than Denison ($26,719 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allegheny College are 4.4% lower than costs at Denison University ($13,796 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than Denison University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 16.7% larger than aid received Denison University ($42,599 vs. $36,497)
Denison vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Denison or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or Denison .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Allegheny College has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than Denison (22%)
Denison vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Denison or Allegheny 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 Allegheny College and Denison.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Denison University (80% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $900 more per year than Allegheny College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $55,200)
- Denison University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $29,000)
- Denison graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($268 vs. $299)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allegheny College 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/