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Overview |
Denison | Purdue | ||
| Location | Granville, OH | West Lafayette, IN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,416 | 51,528 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #98 | #101 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | denison.edu | purdue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Denison | Purdue | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,000 | $9,718 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,000 | $28,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $10,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,267 | $12,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,497 | $8,950 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 48% |
Admission |
Denison | Purdue | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,220 | 68,582 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 36,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.4% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 27/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1460 | 1200/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Denison | Purdue | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Denison | Purdue | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $61,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
Denison | Purdue | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Denison | Purdue | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Denison | Purdue | ||
| 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
- Purdue University Main Campus is larger than than Denison based on total student enrollment (51,528 students vs. 2,416 students)
Denison vs. Purdue Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Denison or Purdue?
- Denison University is 517.4% more expensive to attend than Purdue for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $9,718.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.4% higher at Denison than Purdue University Main Campus ($60,000.00 vs. $28,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Main Campus than Denison ($12,576 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Main Campus are 43.6% lower than costs at Denison University ($10,030 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than Purdue University Main Campus (97% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 307.8% larger than aid received Purdue University Main Campus ($36,497 vs. $8,950)
Denison vs. Purdue Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Denison or Purdue? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue or Denison .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Purdue (3.67)
- Purdue has a higher acceptance rate (52.7%) than Denison (22%)
Denison vs. Purdue Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Denison or Purdue? 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 Purdue and Denison.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than Purdue University Main Campus (79% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Main Campus earn on average $5,100 more per year than Denison graduates after ten years. ($61,200 vs. $56,100)
- Purdue University Main Campus students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Purdue 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 Purdue students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/