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Miami Kenyon Wooster IU Kentucky Oberlin Ohio State Xavier UIC University of Dayton Purdue Bucknell| University of Cincinnati Main Campus | Denison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UC | Denison | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 43,338 | 2,405 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #431 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uc.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,892 | $64,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,904 | $64,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,048 | $15,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,511 | $42,177 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,195 | $34,723 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 95% |
Admission |
UC | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,165 | 14,580 | ||
| Admitted | 29,077 | 2,468 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 16.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1360 | 1300/1470 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UC | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $268 |
Diversity |
UC | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
UC | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 65% | ||
Campus |
UC | Denison | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than Denison based on total student enrollment (43,338 students vs. 2,405 students)
UC vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC or Denison?
- Denison University is 438.2% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($64,000.00 vs. $11,892.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.4% higher at Denison than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($64,000.00 vs. $28,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Denison ($21,511 vs. $42,177)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Cincinnati Main Campus are 18% lower than costs at Denison University ($13,048 vs. $15,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (95% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 323.7% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($34,723 vs. $8,195)
UC vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or UC .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at UC (3.69)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Denison (16.9%)
UC vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC 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 UC.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (79% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $10,500 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $45,600)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,000)
- UC graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/