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Overview |
Denison | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Granville, OH | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,416 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #98 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | denison.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Denison | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,000 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,000 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,267 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,497 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 61% |
Admission |
Denison | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,220 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.4% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1460 | 1410/1533 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Denison | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Denison | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
Denison | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Denison | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Denison | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Denison University is larger than than Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (2,416 students vs. 2,243 students)
Denison vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Denison or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 1% more expensive to attend than Denison for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $60,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Washington and Lee than Denison University ($60,590.00 vs. $60,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than Denison ($24,733 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Denison University are 17.5% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($14,400 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than Washington and Lee University (97% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 52.3% larger than aid received Denison University ($55,567 vs. $36,497)
Denison vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Denison or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or Denison .
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Denison (3.76)
- Denison has a higher acceptance rate (22%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
Denison vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Denison or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and Denison.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Denison University (91% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $32,900 more per year than Denison graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $56,100)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Denison students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/