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Hamilton College Colgate Skidmore College Kenyon Haverford College Tufts Wooster Barnard NYU Middlebury Amherst Wellesley| Vassar College | Denison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Vassar | Denison | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,459 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #47 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vassar.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vassar | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,840 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,840 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,560 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,603 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,193 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 97% |
Admission |
Vassar | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,412 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 2,129 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.7% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1535 | 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 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Vassar | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vassar | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,780 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $268 |
Diversity |
Vassar | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Vassar | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Vassar | 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
- Vassar College is larger than than Denison based on total student enrollment (2,459 students vs. 2,416 students)
Vassar vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vassar or Denison?
- Vassar College is 6.4% more expensive to attend than Denison for in-state tuition ($63,840.00 vs. $60,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Vassar than Denison University ($63,840.00 vs. $60,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vassar College than Denison ($30,603 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Denison University are 15% lower than costs at Vassar College ($14,400 vs. $16,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than Vassar College (97% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vassar College students is 37.5% larger than aid received Denison University ($50,193 vs. $36,497)
Vassar vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vassar or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or Vassar .
- Accepted freshman Vassar students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Denison (3.76)
- Denison has a higher acceptance rate (22%) than Vassar (18.7%)
Vassar vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vassar 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 Vassar.
- The graduation rate at Vassar is higher than Denison University (91% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Vassar College earn on average $2,300 more per year than Denison graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $56,100)
- Vassar College students graduate with a $10,220 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($15,780 vs. $26,000)
- Vassar graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($163 vs. $268)
- More Vassar graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Denison students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/