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Miami Michigan Wisconsin Pitt Purdue NC State Clemson Kenyon Wooster Maryland Minnesota Penn State| Denison University | Ohio State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Denison | Ohio State | ||
| Location | Granville, OH | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,416 | 60,540 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #98 | #134 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | denison.edu | osu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Denison | Ohio State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,000 | $11,525 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,000 | $35,762 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $14,006 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,267 | $19,582 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,497 | $10,993 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 74% |
Admission |
Denison | Ohio State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,220 | 65,189 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 34,370 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.4% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1460 | 1310/1480 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Denison | Ohio State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Denison | Ohio State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
Denison | Ohio State | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Denison | Ohio State | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Denison | Ohio State | ||
| 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 State University is larger than than Denison based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 2,416 students)
Denison vs. Ohio State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Denison or Ohio State?
- Denison University is 420.6% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.8% higher at Denison than Ohio State University ($60,000.00 vs. $35,762.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than Denison ($19,582 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio State University are 2.8% lower than costs at Denison University ($14,006 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than Ohio State University (97% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 232% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($36,497 vs. $10,993)
Denison vs. Ohio State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Denison or Ohio State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio State or Denison .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have at the same average high school GPA (3.76) as students at Ohio State (3.76)
- Ohio State has a higher acceptance rate (52.7%) than Denison (22%)
Denison vs. Ohio State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Denison or Ohio State? 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 Ohio State and Denison.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than Denison University (80% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $50,600)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/