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Overview |
Washington College | Denison | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 916 | 2,405 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #98 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,146 | $64,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,146 | $64,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,814 | $15,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,553 | $42,177 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,593 | $34,723 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Washington College | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,539 | 14,580 | ||
| Admitted | 1,664 | 2,468 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 16.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1185/1345 | 1300/1470 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington College | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $268 |
Diversity |
Washington College | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Washington College | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | 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 Washington College based on total student enrollment (2,405 students vs. 916 students)
Washington College vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or Denison?
- Denison University is 22.7% more expensive to attend than Washington College for in-state tuition ($64,000.00 vs. $52,146.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.7% higher at Denison than Washington College ($64,000.00 vs. $52,146.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington College than Denison ($33,553 vs. $42,177)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Denison University are 2.7% lower than costs at Washington College ($15,400 vs. $15,814)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Denison University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 5.4% larger than aid received Denison University ($36,593 vs. $34,723)
Washington College vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Washington College (3.71)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than Denison (16.9%)
Washington College vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College 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 Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than Washington College (79% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $50,800)
- Washington College students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,000)
- Washington College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($250 vs. $268)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Denison students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/