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Overview |
Illinois | Denison | ||
| Location | Champaign, IL | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 56,916 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #106 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinois.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,474 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,446 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,720 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,544 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,552 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 97% |
Admission |
Illinois | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 63,257 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 28,354 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.8% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 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 5, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Illinois | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,500 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $268 |
Diversity |
Illinois | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Illinois | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Illinois | Denison | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is larger than than Denison based on total student enrollment (56,916 students vs. 2,416 students)
Illinois vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois or Denison?
- Denison University is 381% more expensive to attend than Illinois for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $12,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.1% higher at Denison than University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($60,000.00 vs. $30,446.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign than Denison ($14,544 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign are 13.2% lower than costs at Denison University ($12,720 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (97% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 120.5% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($36,497 vs. $16,552)
Illinois vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or Illinois .
- Accepted freshman Illinois students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Denison (3.76)
- Illinois has a higher acceptance rate (44.8%) than Denison (22%)
Illinois vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois 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 Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Illinois is higher than Denison University (82% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign earn on average $10,400 more per year than Denison graduates after ten years. ($66,500 vs. $56,100)
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- Illinois graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Illinois students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/