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Overview |
Denison | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Granville, OH | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,405 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #98 | #187 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | denison.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Denison | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,000 | $55,149 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,000 | $55,149 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,400 | $11,838 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,177 | $27,393 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,723 | $40,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Denison | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,580 | 3,489 | ||
| Admitted | 2,468 | 2,199 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.9% | 63% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1200/1430 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Denison | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Denison | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $282 |
Diversity |
Denison | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Denison | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Denison | Lawrence | ||
| 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 Lawrence based on total student enrollment (2,405 students vs. 1,410 students)
Denison vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Denison or Lawrence?
- Denison University is 16% more expensive to attend than Lawrence for in-state tuition ($64,000.00 vs. $55,149.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16% higher at Denison than Lawrence University ($64,000.00 vs. $55,149.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lawrence University than Denison ($27,393 vs. $42,177)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 30.1% lower than costs at Denison University ($11,838 vs. $15,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than Denison University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 16.4% larger than aid received Denison University ($40,431 vs. $34,723)
Denison vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Denison or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Denison .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (63%) than Denison (16.9%)
Denison vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Denison or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and Denison.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than Lawrence University (79% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $10,500 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $45,600)
- Denison University students graduate with a $1,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,350)
- Denison graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($268 vs. $282)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/