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Emory Miami Kenyon Wooster SMU Oberlin LSU University of Richmond Bucknell Lafayette College Case Western Skidmore College| Tulane University | Denison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tulane | Denison | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,027 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #98 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tulane.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tulane | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,666 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,666 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,346 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,263 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,747 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 97% |
Admission |
Tulane | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,615 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 3,621 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.5% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.9% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1510 | 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 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Tulane | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tulane | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,200 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,529 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $268 |
Diversity |
Tulane | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Tulane | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 86% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Tulane | 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
- Tulane University is larger than than Denison based on total student enrollment (14,027 students vs. 2,416 students)
Tulane vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tulane or Denison?
- Denison University is 2.3% more expensive to attend than Tulane for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $58,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at Denison than Tulane University ($60,000.00 vs. $58,666.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Denison University than Tulane ($38,267 vs. $50,263)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Denison University are 20.5% lower than costs at Tulane University ($14,400 vs. $17,346)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than Tulane University (97% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 18.7% larger than aid received Tulane University ($36,497 vs. $30,747)
Tulane vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tulane or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or Tulane .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Tulane (3.64)
- Denison has a higher acceptance rate (22%) than Tulane (11.5%)
Tulane vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tulane 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 Tulane.
- Graduates from Tulane University earn on average $18,100 more per year than Denison graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $56,100)
- Denison University students graduate with a $1,529 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulane graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,529)
- Denison graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Tulane graduates. ($268 vs. $284)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulane students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/