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USAFA Kenyon Wooster Oberlin West Point Bucknell Lafayette College Skidmore College DePauw Miami Miami Union College| United States Naval Academy | Denison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Annapolis | Denison | ||
| Location | Annapolis, Maryland | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,450 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #98 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usna.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Annapolis | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 97% |
Admission |
Annapolis | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,927 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 1,390 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85.2% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1440 | 1270/1460 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Annapolis | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Annapolis | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $268 |
Diversity |
Annapolis | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 72% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Annapolis | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Annapolis | 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
- United States Naval Academy is larger than than Denison based on total student enrollment (4,450 students vs. 2,416 students)
Annapolis vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Annapolis or Denison?
- Denison University is ?% more expensive to attend than Annapolis for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Denison than United States Naval Academy ($60,000.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than United States Naval Academy (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is ?% larger than aid received United States Naval Academy ($36,497 vs. $0)
Annapolis vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Annapolis or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or Annapolis .
- Accepted freshman Annapolis students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Denison (3.76)
- Denison has a higher acceptance rate (22%) than Annapolis (10.8%)
Annapolis vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Annapolis 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 Annapolis.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/