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Overview |
UChicago | Denison | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 18,339 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #7 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uchicago.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
UChicago | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,179 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,179 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,396 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,991 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,422 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 97% |
Admission |
UChicago | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,522 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 2,039 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 5.4% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 84.8% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 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 |
Academics |
UChicago | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UChicago | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $98,500 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $268 |
Diversity |
UChicago | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
UChicago | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 65% | ||
Campus |
UChicago | 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
- University of Chicago is larger than than Denison based on total student enrollment (18,339 students vs. 2,416 students)
UChicago vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UChicago or Denison?
- University of Chicago is 2% more expensive to attend than Denison for in-state tuition ($61,179.00 vs. $60,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at UChicago than Denison University ($61,179.00 vs. $60,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Chicago than Denison ($36,991 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Denison University are 27.8% lower than costs at University of Chicago ($14,400 vs. $18,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than University of Chicago (97% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Chicago students is 32.7% larger than aid received Denison University ($48,422 vs. $36,497)
UChicago vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UChicago or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or UChicago .
- Accepted freshman UChicago students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Denison (3.76)
- Denison has a higher acceptance rate (22%) than UChicago (5.4%)
UChicago vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UChicago 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 UChicago.
- The graduation rate at UChicago is higher than Denison University (92% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from University of Chicago earn on average $42,400 more per year than Denison graduates after ten years. ($98,500 vs. $56,100)
- University of Chicago students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($14,500 vs. $26,000)
- UChicago graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($149 vs. $268)
- More UChicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Denison students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/