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Overview |
Northwestern | Denison | ||
| Location | Evanston, IL | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 23,161 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #15 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwestern.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,391 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,391 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,440 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,095 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,716 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 97% |
Admission |
Northwestern | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 51,261 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 3,695 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.2% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.2% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1570 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Northwestern | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,800 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,378 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $268 |
Diversity |
Northwestern | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Northwestern | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern | Denison | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwestern University is larger than than Denison based on total student enrollment (23,161 students vs. 2,416 students)
Northwestern vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern or Denison?
- Northwestern University is 4% more expensive to attend than Denison for in-state tuition ($62,391.00 vs. $60,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at Northwestern than Denison University ($62,391.00 vs. $60,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern University than Denison ($22,095 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Denison University are 35% lower than costs at Northwestern University ($14,400 vs. $19,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than Northwestern University (97% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern University students is 69.1% larger than aid received Denison University ($61,716 vs. $36,497)
Northwestern vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or Northwestern .
- Accepted freshman Northwestern students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Denison (3.76)
- Denison has a higher acceptance rate (22%) than Northwestern (7.2%)
Northwestern vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern 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 Northwestern.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern is higher than Denison University (94% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Northwestern University earn on average $33,700 more per year than Denison graduates after ten years. ($89,800 vs. $56,100)
- Northwestern University students graduate with a $6,622 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($19,378 vs. $26,000)
- Northwestern graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($200 vs. $268)
- More Northwestern 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/