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Overview |
Denison | BC | ||
| Location | Granville, OH | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,405 | 1,436 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #98 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | denison.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Denison | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,000 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,000 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,400 | $14,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,177 | $19,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,723 | $36,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Denison | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,580 | 3,984 | ||
| Admitted | 2,468 | 3,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.9% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 28/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1070/1375 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Denison | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Denison | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Denison | BC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Denison | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Denison | BC | ||
| 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 BC based on total student enrollment (2,405 students vs. 1,436 students)
Denison vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Denison or BC?
- Denison University is 58.8% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($64,000.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.8% higher at Denison than Bridgewater College ($64,000.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Denison ($19,660 vs. $42,177)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater College are 7.2% lower than costs at Denison University ($14,370 vs. $15,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than Denison University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 4.7% larger than aid received Denison University ($36,350 vs. $34,723)
Denison vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Denison or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Denison .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at BC (3.61)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Denison (16.9%)
Denison vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Denison or BC? 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 BC and Denison.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than Bridgewater College (79% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $13,000 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $43,100)
- Denison University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Denison graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/