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Overview |
Denison | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Location | Granville, OH | Celina, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,416 | 1,294 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #98 | #1032 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | denison.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
Denison | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,000 | $7,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,000 | $16,654 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,267 | $11,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,497 | $5,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 90% |
Admission |
Denison | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,220 | 660 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 659 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22% | 99.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.4% | 41.1%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1460 | 790/890 | ||
| 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 | Aug 26, 2024 |
Academics |
Denison | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Denison | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Denison | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Denison | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Denison | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Denison University is larger than than Wright State University-Lake Campus based on total student enrollment (2,416 students vs. 1,294 students)
Denison vs. Wright State University-Lake Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Denison or Wright State University-Lake Campus?
- Denison University is 729.2% more expensive to attend than Wright State University-Lake Campus for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $7,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 260.3% higher at Denison than Wright State University Lake Campus ($60,000.00 vs. $16,654.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Lake Campus than Denison ($11,585 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Lake Campus are 25.2% lower than costs at Denison University ($11,500 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than Wright State University Lake Campus (97% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 532% larger than aid received Wright State University Lake Campus ($36,497 vs. $5,775)
Denison vs. Wright State University-Lake Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Denison or Wright State University-Lake Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State University-Lake Campus or Denison .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Wright State University-Lake Campus (3.27)
- Wright State University-Lake Campus has a higher acceptance rate (99.8%) than Denison (22%)
Denison vs. Wright State University-Lake Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Denison or Wright State University-Lake Campus? 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 Wright State University-Lake Campus and Denison.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than Wright State University Lake Campus (79% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $12,700 more per year than Wright State University-Lake Campus graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $43,400)
- Wright State University Lake Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Wright State University-Lake Campus graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State University-Lake Campus students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/