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Kenyon Wooster University of Dayton Oberlin UC Bucknell Lafayette College Skidmore College DePauw Miami JCU Miami| Denison University | Xavier University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Denison | Xavier | ||
| Location | Granville, OH | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,416 | 6,114 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #98 | #253 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | denison.edu | xavier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Denison | Xavier | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,000 | $44,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,000 | $44,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,267 | $31,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,497 | $27,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Denison | Xavier | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,220 | 14,836 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 12,542 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.4% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1460 | 1120/1310 | ||
| 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 | Xavier | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Denison | Xavier | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Denison | Xavier | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Denison | Xavier | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Denison | Xavier | ||
| 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
- Xavier University is larger than than Denison based on total student enrollment (6,114 students vs. 2,416 students)
Denison vs. Xavier Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Denison or Xavier?
- Denison University is 34% more expensive to attend than Xavier for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $44,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34% higher at Denison than Xavier University ($60,000.00 vs. $44,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Xavier University than Denison ($31,619 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Xavier University are 4.2% lower than costs at Denison University ($13,820 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University than Denison University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 30.8% larger than aid received Xavier University ($36,497 vs. $27,897)
Denison vs. Xavier Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Denison or Xavier? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Xavier or Denison .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Xavier (3.68)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Denison (22%)
Denison vs. Xavier Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Denison or Xavier? 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 Xavier and Denison.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than Xavier University (79% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Xavier graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $54,500)
- Denison University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Denison graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Xavier students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/