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Kenyon Pratt Institute Wooster Oberlin Bucknell Lafayette College Skidmore College DePauw Miami MICA Miami Union College| Denison University | Rhode Island School of Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Denison | RISD | ||
| Location | Granville, OH | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,416 | 2,620 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #98 | #96 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | denison.edu | risd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Denison | RISD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,000 | $56,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,000 | $56,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $15,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,267 | $39,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,497 | $37,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 34% |
Admission |
Denison | RISD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,220 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22% | 17.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.4% | 54.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1460 | 1340/1525 | ||
| 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 | RISD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Denison | RISD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Denison | RISD | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Denison | RISD | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 1% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Denison | RISD | ||
| 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
- Rhode Island School of Design is larger than than Denison based on total student enrollment (2,620 students vs. 2,416 students)
Denison vs. RISD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Denison or RISD?
- Denison University is 6.3% more expensive to attend than RISD for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $56,435.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at Denison than Rhode Island School of Design ($60,000.00 vs. $56,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Denison University than RISD ($38,267 vs. $39,800)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Denison University are 5.8% lower than costs at Rhode Island School of Design ($14,400 vs. $15,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than Rhode Island School of Design (97% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island School of Design students is 2.7% larger than aid received Denison University ($37,480 vs. $36,497)
Denison vs. RISD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Denison or RISD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RISD or Denison .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at RISD (3.71)
- Denison has a higher acceptance rate (22%) than RISD (17.4%)
Denison vs. RISD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Denison or RISD? 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 RISD and Denison.
- The graduation rate at RISD is higher than Denison University (87% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $5,000 more per year than RISD graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $51,100)
- Denison University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than RISD graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Denison graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than RISD graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More RISD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Denison students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/