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Overview |
UNCSA | Denison | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,104 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,731 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,902 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,251 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,868 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 97% |
Admission |
UNCSA | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 362 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1115/1350 | 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 | Mar 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCSA | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
UNCSA | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 65% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | Denison | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Denison University is larger than than UNCSA based on total student enrollment (2,416 students vs. 1,104 students)
UNCSA vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or Denison?
- Denison University is 823.5% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 152.8% higher at Denison than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($60,000.00 vs. $23,731.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than Denison ($11,251 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina School of the Arts are 11.6% lower than costs at Denison University ($12,902 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (97% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 235.8% larger than aid received University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($36,497 vs. $10,868)
UNCSA vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or UNCSA .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at UNCSA (3.75)
- UNCSA has a higher acceptance rate (31.8%) than Denison (22%)
UNCSA vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA 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 UNCSA.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (79% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $17,000 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $39,100)
- Denison University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Denison graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/