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Overview |
Denison | Franciscan | ||
| Location | Granville, OH | Steubenville, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,416 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #98 | #488 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | denison.edu | franciscan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Denison | Franciscan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,000 | $30,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,000 | $30,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $9,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,267 | $25,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,497 | $16,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Denison | Franciscan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,220 | 2,456 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 1,637 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.4% | 40.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1460 | 1100/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Denison | Franciscan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Denison | Franciscan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $227 |
Diversity |
Denison | Franciscan | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Denison | Franciscan | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Denison | Franciscan | ||
| 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
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is larger than than Denison based on total student enrollment (3,656 students vs. 2,416 students)
Denison vs. Franciscan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Denison or Franciscan?
- Denison University is 96% more expensive to attend than Franciscan for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96% higher at Denison than Franciscan University of Steubenville ($60,000.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Denison ($25,310 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 53.4% lower than costs at Denison University ($9,390 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Denison University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 117.5% larger than aid received Franciscan University of Steubenville ($36,497 vs. $16,779)
Denison vs. Franciscan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Denison or Franciscan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franciscan or Denison .
- Accepted freshman Franciscan students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Denison (3.76)
- Franciscan has a higher acceptance rate (66.7%) than Denison (22%)
Denison vs. Franciscan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Denison or Franciscan? 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 Franciscan and Denison.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than Franciscan University of Steubenville (79% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $16,300 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $39,800)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,000)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($227 vs. $268)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franciscan students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/