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UMBC TU Binghamton University Wisconsin Kenyon Virginia Tech Wooster Penn State Ohio State Oberlin Florida Pitt| University of Maryland College Park | Denison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryland | Denison | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 40,792 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,695 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,931 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,576 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,210 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,232 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 97% |
Admission |
Maryland | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,761 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 25,320 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 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 |
Maryland | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $268 |
Diversity |
Maryland | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Maryland | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | Denison | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland College Park is larger than than Denison based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 2,416 students)
Maryland vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or Denison?
- Denison University is 518.9% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $9,695.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.2% higher at Denison than University of Maryland College Park ($60,000.00 vs. $37,931.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than Denison ($16,210 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Denison University are 1.2% lower than costs at University of Maryland College Park ($14,400 vs. $14,576)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than University of Maryland College Park (97% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 224.9% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($36,497 vs. $11,232)
Maryland vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or Maryland .
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Denison (3.76)
- Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (44.6%) than Denison (22%)
Maryland vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland 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 Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Maryland is higher than Denison University (82% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $12,200 more per year than Denison graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $56,100)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,000)
- Maryland graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($201 vs. $268)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maryland students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/