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Overview |
University of St Thomas | Denison | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,025 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #179 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stthomas.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of St Thomas | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,930 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,930 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,587 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,137 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,284 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
University of St Thomas | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,481 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 7,300 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1390 | 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of St Thomas | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of St Thomas | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
University of St Thomas | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 65% | ||
Campus |
University of St Thomas | Denison | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of St Thomas is larger than than Denison based on total student enrollment (9,025 students vs. 2,416 students)
University of St Thomas vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of St Thomas or Denison?
- Denison University is 22.6% more expensive to attend than University of St Thomas for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $48,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.6% higher at Denison than University of St Thomas ($60,000.00 vs. $48,930.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Thomas than Denison ($30,137 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 14.4% lower than costs at Denison University ($12,587 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than University of St Thomas (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 13% larger than aid received University of St Thomas ($36,497 vs. $32,284)
University of St Thomas vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of St Thomas or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or University of St Thomas .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at University of St Thomas (3.63)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Denison (22%)
University of St Thomas vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of St Thomas 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 University of St Thomas.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than University of St Thomas (79% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $5,900 more per year than Denison graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $56,100)
- Denison University and University of St Thomas graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Denison University and University of St Thomas graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St Thomas students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/