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FIU Florida Tulane Kenyon Wooster University of Richmond Oberlin Florida State Villanova Bucknell BU Lafayette College| University of Miami | Denison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Miami | Denison | ||
| Location | Coral Gables, FL | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 19,402 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #60 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | miami.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miami | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,440 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,440 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,910 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,467 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,322 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 97% |
Admission |
Miami | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 49,169 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 9,312 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.9% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Miami | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miami | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,846 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $268 |
Diversity |
Miami | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Miami | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Miami | 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 Miami is larger than than Denison based on total student enrollment (19,402 students vs. 2,416 students)
Miami vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miami or Denison?
- Denison University is 8.2% more expensive to attend than Miami for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $55,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.2% higher at Denison than University of Miami ($60,000.00 vs. $55,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Miami than Denison ($36,467 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Denison University are 17.4% lower than costs at University of Miami ($14,400 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than University of Miami (97% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Miami students is 2.3% larger than aid received Denison University ($37,322 vs. $36,497)
Miami vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Miami or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or Miami .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Miami (3.7)
- Denison has a higher acceptance rate (22%) than Miami (18.9%)
Miami vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miami 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 Miami.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than University of Miami (79% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from University of Miami earn on average $14,100 more per year than Denison graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $56,100)
- University of Miami students graduate with a $6,154 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($19,846 vs. $26,000)
- Miami graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($205 vs. $268)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/