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Overview |
Denison | SVU | ||
| Location | Granville, OH | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,416 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #98 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | denison.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Denison | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,000 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,000 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,267 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,497 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Denison | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,220 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.4% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1460 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Denison | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $244 |
Diversity |
Denison | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Denison | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Denison | SVU | ||
| 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 SVU based on total student enrollment (2,416 students vs. 1,053 students)
Denison vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Denison or SVU?
- Denison University is 218.2% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 218.2% higher at Denison than Southern Virginia University ($60,000.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Virginia University than Denison ($23,274 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 57.4% lower than costs at Denison University ($9,150 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Virginia University than Denison University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 345.7% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($36,497 vs. $8,188)
Denison vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Denison or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Denison .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Denison (22%)
Denison vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Denison or SVU? 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 SVU and Denison.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than Southern Virginia University (79% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $15,500 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $2,346 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($23,654 vs. $26,000)
- SVU graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($244 vs. $268)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/