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Overview |
Denison | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Granville, OH | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,416 | 33,805 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #98 | #232 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | denison.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Denison | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,000 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,000 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $12,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,267 | $21,880 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,497 | $10,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 88% |
Admission |
Denison | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,220 | 36,290 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 24,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.4% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1460 | 1170/1330 | ||
| 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 | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Denison | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $206 |
Diversity |
Denison | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Denison | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Denison | Tennessee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than Denison based on total student enrollment (33,805 students vs. 2,416 students)
Denison vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Denison or Tennessee?
- Denison University is 429.5% more expensive to attend than Tennessee for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $11,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.2% higher at Denison than The University of Tennessee ($60,000.00 vs. $29,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee than Denison ($21,880 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee are 18.5% lower than costs at Denison University ($12,150 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than The University of Tennessee (97% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 244.5% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee ($36,497 vs. $10,593)
Denison vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Denison or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or Denison .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Tennessee (3.66)
- Tennessee has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Denison (22%)
Denison vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Denison or Tennessee? 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 Tennessee and Denison.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than The University of Tennessee (79% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $200 more per year than Denison graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $56,100)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,000)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($206 vs. $268)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/