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Overview |
Denison | EMU | ||
| Location | Granville, OH | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,416 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #98 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | denison.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Denison | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,000 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,000 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,267 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,497 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
Denison | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,220 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.4% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1460 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Denison | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Denison | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $242 |
Diversity |
Denison | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Denison | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Denison | EMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Denison University is larger than than EMU based on total student enrollment (2,416 students vs. 1,334 students)
Denison vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Denison or EMU?
- Denison University is 47.8% more expensive to attend than EMU for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.8% higher at Denison than Eastern Mennonite University ($60,000.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Mennonite University than Denison ($23,783 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 17.6% lower than costs at Denison University ($12,240 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than Eastern Mennonite University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 19.8% larger than aid received Eastern Mennonite University ($36,497 vs. $30,460)
Denison vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Denison or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or Denison .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at EMU (3.7)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Denison (22%)
Denison vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Denison or EMU? 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 EMU and Denison.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than Eastern Mennonite University (79% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $12,200 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $43,900)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $2,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($23,450 vs. $26,000)
- EMU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EMU 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/