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Overview |
Denison | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Location | Granville, OH | Elizabethtown, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,416 | 2,021 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #98 | #280 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | denison.edu | etown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Denison | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,000 | $35,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,000 | $35,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $12,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,267 | $26,723 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,497 | $21,405 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Denison | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,220 | 2,977 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 2,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.4% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1460 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Denison | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Denison | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Denison | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Denison | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Denison | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Elizabethtown College based on total student enrollment (2,416 students vs. 2,021 students)
Denison vs. Elizabethtown College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Denison or Elizabethtown College?
- Denison University is 71.3% more expensive to attend than Elizabethtown College for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $35,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.3% higher at Denison than Elizabethtown College ($60,000.00 vs. $35,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabethtown College than Denison ($26,723 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabethtown College are 13.9% lower than costs at Denison University ($12,642 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabethtown College than Denison University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 70.5% larger than aid received Elizabethtown College ($36,497 vs. $21,405)
Denison vs. Elizabethtown College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Denison or Elizabethtown College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elizabethtown College or Denison .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Elizabethtown College (3.66)
- Elizabethtown College has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Denison (22%)
Denison vs. Elizabethtown College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Denison or Elizabethtown College? 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 Elizabethtown College and Denison.
- The graduation rate at Denison is the same as at Elizabethtown College (79% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Elizabethtown College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $51,800)
- Denison University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Elizabethtown College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Denison graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Elizabethtown College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Elizabethtown College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Denison students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/