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Overview |
Denison | Penn State Hazleton | ||
| Location | Granville, OH | Hazleton, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,405 | 510 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #98 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | denison.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Denison | Penn State Hazleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,000 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,000 | $24,562 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,400 | $12,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,177 | $19,920 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,723 | $10,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 93% |
Admission |
Denison | Penn State Hazleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,580 | 714 | ||
| Admitted | 2,468 | 650 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.9% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1060/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Denison | Penn State Hazleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Denison | Penn State Hazleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 52% | ||
| 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 Hazleton | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Denison | Penn State Hazleton | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Denison | Penn State Hazleton | ||
| 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 Penn State Hazleton based on total student enrollment (2,405 students vs. 510 students)
Denison vs. Penn State Hazleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Denison or Penn State Hazleton?
- Denison University is 337.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State Hazleton for in-state tuition ($64,000.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 160.6% higher at Denison than Penn State Hazleton ($64,000.00 vs. $24,562.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Hazleton than Denison ($19,920 vs. $42,177)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Hazleton are 28.1% lower than costs at Denison University ($12,022 vs. $15,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than Penn State Hazleton (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 221.3% larger than aid received Penn State Hazleton ($34,723 vs. $10,808)
Denison vs. Penn State Hazleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Denison or Penn State Hazleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Hazleton or Denison .
- Penn State Hazleton has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Denison (16.9%)
Denison vs. Penn State Hazleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Denison or Penn State Hazleton? 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 Hazleton and Denison.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than Penn State Hazleton (79% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $800 more per year than Penn State Hazleton 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 Hazleton graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,818)
- Denison graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Hazleton graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Hazleton 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/