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Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Kenyon Maryland Wooster William & Mary| Denison University | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Denison | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Granville, OH | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,416 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #98 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | denison.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Denison | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,000 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,000 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,267 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,497 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 57% |
Admission |
Denison | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,220 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.4% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1460 | 1240/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Denison | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Denison | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $247 |
Diversity |
Denison | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Denison | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Denison | Virginia Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Tech is larger than than Denison based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 2,416 students)
Denison vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Denison or Virginia Tech?
- Denison University is 395.7% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $12,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89% higher at Denison than Virginia Tech ($60,000.00 vs. $31,754.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than Denison ($19,301 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 13.6% lower than costs at Denison University ($12,680 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than Virginia Tech (97% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 377.1% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($36,497 vs. $7,649)
Denison vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Denison or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Denison .
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Denison (3.76)
- Virginia Tech has a higher acceptance rate (57%) than Denison (22%)
Denison vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Denison or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and Denison.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than Denison University (82% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $8,900 more per year than Denison graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $56,100)
- Virginia Tech students graduate with a $2,034 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($23,966 vs. $26,000)
- Virginia Tech graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($247 vs. $268)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Tech students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/