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Overview |
Oxy | Denison | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,942 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #72 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oxy.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oxy | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,970 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,970 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,330 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,853 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,025 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 97% |
Admission |
Oxy | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,305 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 2,484 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.4% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1510 | 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 10, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Oxy | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oxy | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $268 |
Diversity |
Oxy | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Oxy | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Oxy | Denison | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Denison University is larger than than Oxy based on total student enrollment (2,416 students vs. 1,942 students)
Oxy vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oxy or Denison?
- Denison University is 0.1% more expensive to attend than Oxy for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $59,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at Denison than Occidental College ($60,000.00 vs. $59,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Denison University than Oxy ($38,267 vs. $44,853)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Denison University are 20.3% lower than costs at Occidental College ($14,400 vs. $17,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than Occidental College (97% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 10.5% larger than aid received Occidental College ($36,497 vs. $33,025)
Oxy vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oxy or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or Oxy .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Oxy (3.63)
- Oxy has a higher acceptance rate (39.4%) than Denison (22%)
Oxy vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oxy 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 Oxy.
- The graduation rate at Oxy is higher than Denison University (83% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Occidental College earn on average $500 more per year than Denison graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $56,100)
- Occidental College students graduate with a $2,348 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($23,652 vs. $26,000)
- Oxy graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($244 vs. $268)
- More Oxy 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/