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Kenyon Wooster JMU VCU Oberlin CNU Bucknell Mason Lafayette College Skidmore College DePauw Miami| Denison University | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Denison | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Granville, OH | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,416 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #98 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | denison.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Denison | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,000 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,000 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,267 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,497 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
Denison | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,220 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.4% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1460 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Denison | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Denison | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
Denison | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Denison | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Denison | Mary Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mary Washington is larger than than Denison based on total student enrollment (3,757 students vs. 2,416 students)
Denison vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Denison or Mary Washington College?
- Denison University is 571.3% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132% higher at Denison than University of Mary Washington ($60,000.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than Denison ($21,863 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 19.1% lower than costs at Denison University ($12,090 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than University of Mary Washington (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 303.5% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($36,497 vs. $9,046)
Denison vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Denison or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or Denison .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Mary Washington College (3.71)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Denison (22%)
Denison vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Denison or Mary Washington College? 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 Mary Washington College and Denison.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than University of Mary Washington (79% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $600 more per year than Mary Washington College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $55,500)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Mary Washington College 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 Mary Washington College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/