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Overview |
Denison | University of Dallas | ||
| Location | Granville, OH | Irving, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,416 | 2,328 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #98 | #239 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | denison.edu | udallas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Denison | University of Dallas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,000 | $44,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,000 | $44,630 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $13,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,267 | $27,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,497 | $36,231 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Denison | University of Dallas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,220 | 4,307 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 2,528 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22% | 58.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.4% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1460 | 1170/1400 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Denison | University of Dallas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Denison | University of Dallas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $248 |
Diversity |
Denison | University of Dallas | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Denison | University of Dallas | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Denison | University of Dallas | ||
| 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
- Denison University is larger than than University of Dallas based on total student enrollment (2,416 students vs. 2,328 students)
Denison vs. University of Dallas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Denison or University of Dallas?
- Denison University is 34.4% more expensive to attend than University of Dallas for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $44,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.4% higher at Denison than University of Dallas ($60,000.00 vs. $44,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Dallas than Denison ($27,250 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Dallas are 4.3% lower than costs at Denison University ($13,810 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dallas than Denison University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 0.7% larger than aid received University of Dallas ($36,497 vs. $36,231)
Denison vs. University of Dallas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Denison or University of Dallas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Dallas or Denison .
- Accepted freshman University of Dallas students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Denison (3.76)
- University of Dallas has a higher acceptance rate (58.7%) than Denison (22%)
Denison vs. University of Dallas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Denison or University of Dallas? 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 University of Dallas and Denison.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than University of Dallas (79% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $8,100 more per year than University of Dallas graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $48,000)
- University of Dallas students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,000)
- University of Dallas graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Dallas students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/