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Overview |
U of R | Denison | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 12,197 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #53 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rochester.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of R | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,550 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,550 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,232 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,775 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,715 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 97% |
Admission |
U of R | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,966 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 7,768 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.9% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1540 | 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 5, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
U of R | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of R | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,000 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $268 |
Diversity |
U of R | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
U of R | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 65% | ||
Campus |
U of R | Denison | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Rochester is larger than than Denison based on total student enrollment (12,197 students vs. 2,416 students)
U of R vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of R or Denison?
- University of Rochester is 0.9% more expensive to attend than Denison for in-state tuition ($60,550.00 vs. $60,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at U of R than Denison University ($60,550.00 vs. $60,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Denison University than U of R ($38,267 vs. $39,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Denison University are 26.6% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($14,400 vs. $18,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than University of Rochester (97% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 8.8% larger than aid received Denison University ($39,715 vs. $36,497)
U of R vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of R or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or U of R .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at U of R (3.75)
- U of R has a higher acceptance rate (38.9%) than Denison (22%)
U of R vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of R 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 U of R.
- The graduation rate at U of R is higher than Denison University (83% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $14,900 more per year than Denison graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $56,100)
- University of Rochester students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,000)
- U of R graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of R students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/