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Overview |
Denison | Wooster | ||
| Location | Granville, OH | Wooster, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,416 | 1,967 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #98 | #198 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | denison.edu | wooster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Denison | Wooster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,000 | $57,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,000 | $57,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,267 | $28,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,497 | $42,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Denison | Wooster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,220 | 7,251 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 4,080 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.4% | 14.2% | ||
| 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 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1460 | 1250/1450 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Denison | Wooster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Denison | Wooster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Denison | Wooster | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Denison | Wooster | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Denison | Wooster | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Denison University is larger than than Wooster based on total student enrollment (2,416 students vs. 1,967 students)
Denison vs. Wooster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Denison or Wooster?
- Denison University is 5.2% more expensive to attend than Wooster for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $57,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at Denison than The College of Wooster ($60,000.00 vs. $57,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Wooster than Denison ($28,976 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Wooster are 6.7% lower than costs at Denison University ($13,500 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Wooster than Denison University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 15.9% larger than aid received Denison University ($42,315 vs. $36,497)
Denison vs. Wooster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Denison or Wooster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wooster or Denison .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have at the same average high school GPA (3.76) as students at Wooster (3.76)
- Wooster has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Denison (22%)
Denison vs. Wooster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Denison or Wooster? 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 Wooster and Denison.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than The College of Wooster (79% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Wooster graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $51,200)
- The College of Wooster and Denison graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- The College of Wooster and Denison graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wooster students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/