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Overview |
Denison | Wittenberg University | ||
| Location | Granville, OH | Springfield, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,416 | 1,299 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #98 | #348 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | denison.edu | wittenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Denison | Wittenberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,000 | $42,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,000 | $42,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $11,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,267 | $22,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,497 | $32,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Denison | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,220 | 2,998 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.4% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1460 | 1050/1370 | ||
| 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 | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Denison | Wittenberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Denison | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Denison | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Denison | Wittenberg University | ||
| 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
- Denison University is larger than than Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (2,416 students vs. 1,299 students)
Denison vs. Wittenberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Denison or Wittenberg University?
- Denison University is 42% more expensive to attend than Wittenberg University for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $42,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42% higher at Denison than Wittenberg University ($60,000.00 vs. $42,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wittenberg University than Denison ($22,912 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 27.7% lower than costs at Denison University ($11,280 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University than Denison University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 11.8% larger than aid received Wittenberg University ($36,497 vs. $32,632)
Denison vs. Wittenberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Denison or Wittenberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wittenberg University or Denison .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Wittenberg University (3.6)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Denison (22%)
Denison vs. Wittenberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Denison or Wittenberg 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 Wittenberg University and Denison.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than Wittenberg University (79% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $9,800 more per year than Wittenberg University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $46,300)
- Denison University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Denison graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wittenberg University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/