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Overview |
Denison | JCU | ||
| Location | Granville, OH | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,416 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #98 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | denison.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Denison | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,000 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,000 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,267 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,497 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Denison | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,220 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.4% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1460 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Denison | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $278 |
Diversity |
Denison | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Denison | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Denison | JCU | ||
| 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than Denison based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 2,416 students)
Denison vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Denison or JCU?
- Denison University is 31.9% more expensive to attend than JCU for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.9% higher at Denison than John Carroll University ($60,000.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at John Carroll University than Denison ($30,496 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 9.1% lower than costs at Denison University ($13,200 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Denison University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 20% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($36,497 vs. $30,415)
Denison vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Denison or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Denison .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Denison (22%)
Denison vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Denison or JCU? 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 JCU and Denison.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than John Carroll University (79% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Denison graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $56,100)
- Denison University students graduate with a $939 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,939)
- Denison graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($268 vs. $278)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/