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Overview |
Scripps College | Denison | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,099 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #48 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scrippscollege.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Scripps College | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,494 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,494 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,818 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,923 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,143 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Scripps College | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,099 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 865 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.9% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1510 | 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 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Scripps College | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Scripps College | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $268 |
Diversity |
Scripps College | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Scripps College | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Scripps College | 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
- Denison University is larger than than Scripps College based on total student enrollment (2,416 students vs. 1,099 students)
Scripps College vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Scripps College or Denison?
- Scripps College is 0.8% more expensive to attend than Denison for in-state tuition ($60,494.00 vs. $60,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Scripps College than Denison University ($60,494.00 vs. $60,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Denison University than Scripps College ($38,267 vs. $43,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Denison University are 37.6% lower than costs at Scripps College ($14,400 vs. $19,818)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Scripps College than Denison University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 72.6% larger than aid received Scripps College ($36,497 vs. $21,143)
Scripps College vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Scripps College or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or Scripps College .
- Accepted freshman Scripps College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Denison (3.76)
- Scripps College has a higher acceptance rate (27.9%) than Denison (22%)
Scripps College vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Scripps 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 Scripps College.
- The graduation rate at Scripps College is higher than Denison University (88% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Scripps College earn on average $3,200 more per year than Denison graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $56,100)
- Scripps College students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($14,000 vs. $26,000)
- Scripps College graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($144 vs. $268)
- More Scripps College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Denison students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/