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Overview |
Denison | Providence | ||
| Location | Granville, OH | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,416 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #98 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | denison.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Denison | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,000 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,000 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,267 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,497 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 81% |
Admission |
Denison | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,220 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.4% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1460 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Denison | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Denison | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Denison | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Denison | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Providence College is larger than than Denison based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 2,416 students)
Denison vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Denison or Providence?
- Denison University is 5.3% more expensive to attend than Providence for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at Denison than Providence College ($60,000.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Denison University than Providence ($38,267 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Denison University are 14.9% lower than costs at Providence College ($14,400 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than Providence College (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 17.8% larger than aid received Providence College ($36,497 vs. $30,971)
Denison vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Denison or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Denison .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Providence has a higher acceptance rate (52.8%) than Denison (22%)
Denison vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Denison or Providence? 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 Providence and Denison.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Denison University (85% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $11,900 more per year than Denison graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $56,100)
- Denison University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Denison graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/