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George Washington Notre Dame Duke Cornell Johns Hopkins Vanderbilt NYU UVA Kenyon Northwestern Penn Wooster| Georgetown University | Denison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgetown | Denison | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 97% |
Admission |
Georgetown | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1560 | 1270/1460 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgetown | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $268 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Georgetown | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | Denison | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgetown University is larger than than Denison based on total student enrollment (20,984 students vs. 2,416 students)
Georgetown vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or Denison?
- Georgetown University is 3.1% more expensive to attend than Denison for in-state tuition ($61,872.00 vs. $60,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at Georgetown than Denison University ($61,872.00 vs. $60,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown University than Denison ($35,566 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Denison University are 30.7% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($14,400 vs. $18,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than Georgetown University (97% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown University students is 25.9% larger than aid received Denison University ($45,949 vs. $36,497)
Georgetown vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or Georgetown .
- Accepted freshman Georgetown students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Denison (3.76)
- Denison has a higher acceptance rate (22%) than Georgetown (12.2%)
Georgetown vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown 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 Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than Denison University (94% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $62,800 more per year than Denison graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $56,100)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($15,500 vs. $26,000)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($160 vs. $268)
- More Georgetown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Denison students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/