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Overview |
Denison | ONU | ||
| Location | Granville, OH | Ada, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,416 | 3,015 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #98 | #211 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | denison.edu | onu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Denison | ONU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,000 | $35,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,000 | $35,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,267 | $27,398 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,497 | $24,235 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Denison | ONU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,220 | 6,625 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.4% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1460 | 1160/1340 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Denison | ONU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Denison | ONU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $71,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Denison | ONU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Denison | ONU | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Denison | ONU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio Northern University is larger than than Denison based on total student enrollment (3,015 students vs. 2,416 students)
Denison vs. ONU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Denison or ONU?
- Denison University is 69.1% more expensive to attend than ONU for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.1% higher at Denison than Ohio Northern University ($60,000.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Northern University than Denison ($27,398 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Northern University are 11.6% lower than costs at Denison University ($12,900 vs. $14,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Denison University as Ohio Northern University (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 50.6% larger than aid received Ohio Northern University ($36,497 vs. $24,235)
Denison vs. ONU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Denison or ONU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ONU or Denison .
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Denison (3.76)
- ONU has a higher acceptance rate (54.4%) than Denison (22%)
Denison vs. ONU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Denison or ONU? 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 ONU and Denison.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than Ohio Northern University (79% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $15,100 more per year than Denison graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $56,100)
- Denison University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Denison graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ONU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/