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Overview |
SCU | Denison | ||
| Location | Santa Clara, CA | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,178 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #62 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scu.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCU | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,880 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,880 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,112 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,551 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,295 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 97% |
Admission |
SCU | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,650 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 8,677 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.1% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1480 | 1270/1460 | ||
| 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 7, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
SCU | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCU | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,900 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $268 |
Diversity |
SCU | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
SCU | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 65% | ||
Campus |
SCU | Denison | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Santa Clara University is larger than than Denison based on total student enrollment (9,178 students vs. 2,416 students)
SCU vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCU or Denison?
- Denison University is 5.5% more expensive to attend than SCU for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $56,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at Denison than Santa Clara University ($60,000.00 vs. $56,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Denison University than SCU ($38,267 vs. $50,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Denison University are 18.8% lower than costs at Santa Clara University ($14,400 vs. $17,112)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than Santa Clara University (97% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 44.3% larger than aid received Santa Clara University ($36,497 vs. $25,295)
SCU vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCU or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or SCU .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at SCU (3.67)
- SCU has a higher acceptance rate (52.1%) than Denison (22%)
SCU vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCU or Denison? 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 Denison and SCU.
- The graduation rate at SCU is higher than Denison University (85% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Santa Clara University earn on average $25,800 more per year than Denison graduates after ten years. ($81,900 vs. $56,100)
- Santa Clara University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- SCU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More SCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Denison students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/