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Overview |
Nazareth College | Denison | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,522 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #241 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | naz.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nazareth College | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,330 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,330 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,190 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,620 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,625 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Nazareth College | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,911 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 3,283 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nazareth College | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,501 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $268 |
Diversity |
Nazareth College | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Nazareth College | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Nazareth College | Denison | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nazareth College is larger than than Denison based on total student enrollment (2,522 students vs. 2,416 students)
Nazareth College vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nazareth College or Denison?
- Denison University is 60.7% more expensive to attend than Nazareth College for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $37,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.7% higher at Denison than Nazareth College ($60,000.00 vs. $37,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nazareth College than Denison ($31,620 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Denison University are 5.5% lower than costs at Nazareth College ($14,400 vs. $15,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nazareth College than Denison University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 61.3% larger than aid received Nazareth College ($36,497 vs. $22,625)
Nazareth College vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nazareth College or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or Nazareth College .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Nazareth College (3.6)
- Nazareth College has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Denison (22%)
Nazareth College vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nazareth College 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 Nazareth College.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than Nazareth College (79% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $11,200 more per year than Nazareth College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $44,900)
- Denison University students graduate with a $501 lower median federal student loan debt than Nazareth College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,501)
- Denison graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Nazareth College graduates. ($268 vs. $274)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nazareth College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/