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William & Mary UNC Chapel Hill JMU Virginia Tech Michigan University of Richmond Georgetown Kenyon Washington and Lee Wooster UCLA Oberlin| Denison University | University of Virginia Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Denison | UVA | ||
| Location | Granville, OH | Charlottesville, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,416 | 26,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #98 | #59 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | denison.edu | virginia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Denison | UVA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,000 | $16,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,000 | $51,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $12,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,267 | $19,469 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,497 | $26,818 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 34% |
Admission |
Denison | UVA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,220 | 50,926 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 9,503 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22% | 18.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.4% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1460 | 1400/1540 | ||
| 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 | UVA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Denison | UVA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 94% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $201 |
Diversity |
Denison | UVA | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Denison | UVA | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Denison | UVA | ||
| 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 Virginia Main Campus is larger than than Denison based on total student enrollment (26,082 students vs. 2,416 students)
Denison vs. UVA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Denison or UVA?
- Denison University is 253.4% more expensive to attend than UVA for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at Denison than University of Virginia Main Campus ($60,000.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Virginia Main Campus than Denison ($19,469 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Virginia Main Campus are 11.7% lower than costs at Denison University ($12,890 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than University of Virginia Main Campus (97% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 36.1% larger than aid received University of Virginia Main Campus ($36,497 vs. $26,818)
Denison vs. UVA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Denison or UVA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVA or Denison .
- Accepted freshman UVA students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Denison (3.76)
- Denison has a higher acceptance rate (22%) than UVA (18.7%)
Denison vs. UVA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Denison or UVA? 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 UVA and Denison.
- The graduation rate at UVA is higher than Denison University (94% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from University of Virginia Main Campus earn on average $21,100 more per year than Denison graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $56,100)
- University of Virginia Main Campus students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,000)
- UVA graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($201 vs. $268)
- More UVA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Denison students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/