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Kentucky Kenyon Wooster Oberlin Bucknell Lafayette College Skidmore College DePauw Miami WKU Miami Union College| University of Louisville | Denison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Louisville | Denison | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,324 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,670 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,327 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,216 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Louisville | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,462 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 12,608 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Louisville | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $268 |
Diversity |
Louisville | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Louisville | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | 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
- University of Louisville is larger than than Denison based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 2,416 students)
Louisville vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or Denison?
- Denison University is 386.9% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $12,324.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.3% higher at Denison than University of Louisville ($60,000.00 vs. $28,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisville than Denison ($19,327 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 35% lower than costs at Denison University ($10,668 vs. $14,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisville as Denison University (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 198.8% larger than aid received University of Louisville ($36,497 vs. $12,216)
Louisville vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or Louisville .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Louisville (3.64)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Denison (22%)
Louisville vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than University of Louisville (79% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $10,900 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $45,200)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $6,344 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($19,656 vs. $26,000)
- Louisville graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($203 vs. $268)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/