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Overview |
Michigan | Denison | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 51,225 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #50 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,404 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,002 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,171 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,318 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,121 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 97% |
Admission |
Michigan | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 84,289 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 14,914 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.7% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.3% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1530 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Michigan | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,400 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,103 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $268 |
Diversity |
Michigan | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Michigan | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Michigan | 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 Michigan is larger than than Denison based on total student enrollment (51,225 students vs. 2,416 students)
Michigan vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan or Denison?
- Denison University is 265.8% more expensive to attend than Michigan for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $16,404.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at Denison than University of Michigan ($60,000.00 vs. $55,002.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan than Denison ($19,318 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan are 9.3% lower than costs at Denison University ($13,171 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than University of Michigan (97% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 141.4% larger than aid received University of Michigan ($36,497 vs. $15,121)
Michigan vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or Michigan .
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Denison (3.76)
- Denison has a higher acceptance rate (22%) than Michigan (17.7%)
Michigan vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan 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 Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than Denison University (90% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $18,300 more per year than Denison graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $56,100)
- University of Michigan students graduate with a $5,897 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($20,103 vs. $26,000)
- Michigan graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($207 vs. $268)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/