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Overview |
Denison | Whitman College | ||
| Location | Granville, OH | Walla Walla, WA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,416 | 1,493 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #98 | #84 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | denison.edu | whitman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Denison | Whitman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,000 | $58,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,000 | $58,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,267 | $39,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,497 | $32,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
Denison | Whitman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,220 | 5,497 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 2,622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22% | 47.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.4% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1460 | 1293/1473 | ||
| 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 | Whitman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Denison | Whitman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 93% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $180 |
Diversity |
Denison | Whitman College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Denison | Whitman College | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Denison | Whitman College | ||
| 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 Whitman College based on total student enrollment (2,416 students vs. 1,493 students)
Denison vs. Whitman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Denison or Whitman College?
- Denison University is 3.1% more expensive to attend than Whitman College for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $58,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at Denison than Whitman College ($60,000.00 vs. $58,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Denison University than Whitman College ($38,267 vs. $39,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Whitman College are 1.3% lower than costs at Denison University ($14,220 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than Whitman College (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 13.9% larger than aid received Whitman College ($36,497 vs. $32,047)
Denison vs. Whitman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Denison or Whitman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whitman College or Denison .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Whitman College (3.68)
- Whitman College has a higher acceptance rate (47.7%) than Denison (22%)
Denison vs. Whitman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Denison or Whitman 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 Whitman College and Denison.
- The graduation rate at Whitman College is higher than Denison University (86% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Whitman College earn on average $800 more per year than Denison graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $56,100)
- Whitman College students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($17,500 vs. $26,000)
- Whitman College graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($180 vs. $268)
- More Whitman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Denison students, three years after graduation. (93% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/