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AU Georgetown Kenyon Wooster Oberlin Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Bucknell Villanova| George Washington University | Denison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Denison | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 97% |
Admission |
George Washington | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1270/1460 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
George Washington | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 65% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Denison | ||
| 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
- George Washington University is larger than than Denison based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 2,416 students)
George Washington vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Denison?
- George Washington University is 3.5% more expensive to attend than Denison for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $60,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at George Washington than Denison University ($62,110.00 vs. $60,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Denison University than George Washington ($38,267 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Denison University are 9.2% lower than costs at George Washington University ($14,400 vs. $15,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than George Washington University (97% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 3.5% larger than aid received George Washington University ($36,497 vs. $35,257)
George Washington vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or George Washington .
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Denison (3.76)
- George Washington has a higher acceptance rate (49%) than Denison (22%)
George Washington vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or Denison? 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 Denison and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than Denison University (81% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $24,400 more per year than Denison graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $56,100)
- George Washington University students graduate with a $1,038 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($24,962 vs. $26,000)
- George Washington graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Washington students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/