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Overview |
Denison | SMU | ||
| Location | Granville, OH | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,416 | 12,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #98 | #67 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | denison.edu | smu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Denison | SMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,000 | $55,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,000 | $55,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $17,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,267 | $45,094 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,497 | $35,344 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 73% |
Admission |
Denison | SMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,220 | 16,150 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 8,439 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.4% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1460 | 1370/1510 | ||
| 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 | SMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Denison | SMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $73,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
Denison | SMU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Denison | SMU | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Denison | SMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Methodist University is larger than than Denison based on total student enrollment (12,053 students vs. 2,416 students)
Denison vs. SMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Denison or SMU?
- Denison University is 9.1% more expensive to attend than SMU for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $55,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at Denison than Southern Methodist University ($60,000.00 vs. $55,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Denison University than SMU ($38,267 vs. $45,094)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Denison University are 23.3% lower than costs at Southern Methodist University ($14,400 vs. $17,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than Southern Methodist University (97% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 3.3% larger than aid received Southern Methodist University ($36,497 vs. $35,344)
Denison vs. SMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Denison or SMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMU or Denison .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at SMU (3.68)
- SMU has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than Denison (22%)
Denison vs. SMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Denison or SMU? 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 SMU and Denison.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than Southern Methodist University (79% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Southern Methodist University earn on average $16,900 more per year than Denison graduates after ten years. ($73,000 vs. $56,100)
- Southern Methodist University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- SMU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SMU 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/