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Overview |
Denison | Penn State | ||
| Location | Granville, OH | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,416 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #98 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | denison.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Denison | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,000 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,000 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,267 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,497 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 44% |
Admission |
Denison | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,220 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.4% | 19.5% | ||
| 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 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1460 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Denison | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $277 |
Diversity |
Denison | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Denison | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Denison | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Denison based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 2,416 students)
Denison vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Denison or Penn State?
- Denison University is 226.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.9% higher at Denison than Penn State Main Campus ($60,000.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Main Campus than Denison ($26,747 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 13% lower than costs at Denison University ($12,744 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than Penn State Main Campus (97% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 262.6% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($36,497 vs. $10,066)
Denison vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Denison or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Denison .
- Penn State has a higher acceptance rate (55.2%) than Denison (22%)
Denison vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Denison or Penn State? 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 Penn State and Denison.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Denison University (87% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $800 more per year than Penn State graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $55,300)
- Denison University students graduate with a $818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,818)
- Denison graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/