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Kenyon Dickinson College Wooster Gettysburg College Oberlin Bucknell Lafayette College Skidmore College DePauw Miami Miami Union College| Denison University | Franklin and Marshall College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Denison | F&M | ||
| Location | Granville, OH | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,405 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #98 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | denison.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Denison | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,000 | $68,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,000 | $68,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,400 | $15,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,177 | $37,475 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,723 | $45,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 68% |
Admission |
Denison | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,580 | 9,231 | ||
| Admitted | 2,468 | 2,938 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.9% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1298/1460 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Denison | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Denison | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $227 |
Diversity |
Denison | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Denison | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Denison | F&M | ||
| 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 F&M based on total student enrollment (2,405 students vs. 1,911 students)
Denison vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Denison or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 6.5% more expensive to attend than Denison for in-state tuition ($68,180.00 vs. $64,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at F&M than Denison University ($68,180.00 vs. $64,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin and Marshall College than Denison ($37,475 vs. $42,177)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Denison University are 1.1% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($15,400 vs. $15,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than Franklin and Marshall College (95% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 31.8% larger than aid received Denison University ($45,764 vs. $34,723)
Denison vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Denison or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Denison .
- F&M has a higher acceptance rate (31.8%) than Denison (16.9%)
Denison vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Denison or F&M? 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 F&M and Denison.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Denison University (85% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $5,800 more per year than Denison graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $56,100)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,000)
- F&M graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($227 vs. $268)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Denison students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/