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Overview |
Denison | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Granville, OH | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,405 | 2,112 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #98 | #253 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | denison.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Denison | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,000 | $48,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,000 | $48,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,400 | $15,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,177 | $27,716 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,723 | $34,396 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Denison | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,580 | 4,107 | ||
| Admitted | 2,468 | 3,249 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.9% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1220/1430 | ||
| 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 | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Denison | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Denison | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 10% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Denison | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Denison | Willamette University | ||
| 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 Willamette University based on total student enrollment (2,405 students vs. 2,112 students)
Denison vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Denison or Willamette University?
- Denison University is 33.3% more expensive to attend than Willamette University for in-state tuition ($64,000.00 vs. $48,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.3% higher at Denison than Willamette University ($64,000.00 vs. $48,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Willamette University than Denison ($27,716 vs. $42,177)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Denison University are 0.6% lower than costs at Willamette University ($15,400 vs. $15,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Denison University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 1% larger than aid received Willamette University ($34,723 vs. $34,396)
Denison vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Denison or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Denison .
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Denison (3.76)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Denison (16.9%)
Denison vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Denison or Willamette University? 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 Willamette University and Denison.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than Willamette University (79% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Willamette University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $54,300)
- Willamette University and Denison graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Willamette University and Denison graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Willamette University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/