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Overview |
Denison | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Granville, OH | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,416 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #98 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | denison.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Denison | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,000 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,000 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,267 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,497 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
Denison | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,220 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.4% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1460 | 1080/1270 | ||
| 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 University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Denison | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $211 |
Diversity |
Denison | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Denison | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Denison | Ohio University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Denison based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 2,416 students)
Denison vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Denison or Ohio University?
- Denison University is 349.4% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 153% higher at Denison than Ohio University Main Campus ($60,000.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than Denison ($20,207 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 16.7% lower than costs at Denison University ($12,336 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than Ohio University Main Campus (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 287.6% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($36,497 vs. $9,416)
Denison vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Denison or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or Denison .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Denison (22%)
Denison vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Denison or Ohio University? 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 University and Denison.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than Ohio University Main Campus (79% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $11,600 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/