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Kenyon Wooster F&M Oberlin Bucknell Dickinson College Lafayette College Skidmore College DePauw Miami Miami Union College| Denison University | Gettysburg College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Denison | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Granville, OH | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,416 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #98 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | denison.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Denison | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,000 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,000 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,267 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,497 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
Denison | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,220 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.4% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1460 | 1350/1440 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Denison | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Denison | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $227 |
Diversity |
Denison | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Denison | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Denison | Gettysburg 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
- Gettysburg College is larger than than Denison based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 2,416 students)
Denison vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Denison or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 2.9% more expensive to attend than Denison for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $60,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at Gettysburg College than Denison University ($61,760.00 vs. $60,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gettysburg College than Denison ($33,882 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Denison University are 3.7% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($14,400 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than Gettysburg College (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 18.5% larger than aid received Denison University ($43,239 vs. $36,497)
Denison vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Denison or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Denison .
- Gettysburg College has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Denison (22%)
Denison vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Denison or Gettysburg 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 Gettysburg College and Denison.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Denison University (85% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $4,800 more per year than Denison graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $56,100)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,000)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($227 vs. $268)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Denison students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/