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Overview |
Denison | University of Toledo | ||
| Location | Granville, OH | Toledo, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,405 | 14,939 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #98 | #561 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | denison.edu | utoledo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Denison | University of Toledo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,000 | $10,285 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,000 | $19,645 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,400 | $14,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,177 | $17,927 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,723 | $8,491 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 87% |
Admission |
Denison | University of Toledo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,580 | 11,184 | ||
| Admitted | 2,468 | 10,606 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.9% | 94.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 20%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1050/1300 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Denison | University of Toledo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Denison | University of Toledo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $242 |
Diversity |
Denison | University of Toledo | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Denison | University of Toledo | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Denison | University of Toledo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Toledo is larger than than Denison based on total student enrollment (14,939 students vs. 2,405 students)
Denison vs. University of Toledo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Denison or University of Toledo?
- Denison University is 522.3% more expensive to attend than University of Toledo for in-state tuition ($64,000.00 vs. $10,285.00)
- Out of state tuition is 225.8% higher at Denison than University of Toledo ($64,000.00 vs. $19,645.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Toledo than Denison ($17,927 vs. $42,177)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Toledo are 5.1% lower than costs at Denison University ($14,652 vs. $15,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than University of Toledo (95% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 308.9% larger than aid received University of Toledo ($34,723 vs. $8,491)
Denison vs. University of Toledo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Denison or University of Toledo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Toledo or Denison .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at University of Toledo (3.56)
- University of Toledo has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Denison (16.9%)
Denison vs. University of Toledo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Denison or University of Toledo? 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 Toledo and Denison.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than University of Toledo (79% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $6,600 more per year than University of Toledo graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $49,500)
- University of Toledo students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,000)
- University of Toledo graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Toledo students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/