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Overview |
Denison | VCU | ||
| Location | Granville, OH | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,416 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #98 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | denison.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Denison | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,000 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,000 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,267 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,497 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 83% |
Admission |
Denison | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,220 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.4% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1460 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 18, 2024 |
Academics |
Denison | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Denison | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $240 |
Diversity |
Denison | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Denison | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Denison | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Denison based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 2,416 students)
Denison vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Denison or VCU?
- Denison University is 381.6% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $12,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.9% higher at Denison than Virginia Commonwealth University ($60,000.00 vs. $33,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than Denison ($21,294 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 17.3% lower than costs at Denison University ($12,279 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than Virginia Commonwealth University (97% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 190.1% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($36,497 vs. $12,583)
Denison vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Denison or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Denison .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at VCU (3.75)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Denison (22%)
Denison vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Denison or VCU? 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 VCU and Denison.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (79% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $8,600 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $47,500)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- VCU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/