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Granville, OH · Ada, OH
| Denison University | Ohio Northern University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $40,007/yr | $24,478/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $16,656/yr | $18,525/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $26,000 | $27,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $13,086/yr | $19,223/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $17,827/yr | $22,336/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $20,839/yr | $25,605/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $48,472/yr | $27,710/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $276/mo | $286/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $16,400/yr | $14,604/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $16,400/yr | $10,593/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,000/yr | $1,200/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,500/yr | $2,304/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $81,900/yr | $53,580/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $67,000/yr | $39,800/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $67,000/yr | $39,800/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 13% | 21% |
| Students taking federal loans | 51% | 55% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 17% | 74% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1320–1490 | 1175–1400 |
| SAT average | 1410 | 1252 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 30–33 | 24–29 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 29–35 · Math 26–31 | English 22–29 · Math 24–29 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 14,580 | 4,537 |
| Students accepted | 2,468 | 3,328 |
| Students who enrolled | 636 | 587 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 26% | 18% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 26% | 10% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 25% | 42% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 79% | 75% |
| Freshmen who come back | 89% | 84% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $67,753/yr | $80,928/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $44,066–$96,126 | $51,102–$123,378 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 85% | 73% |
| White students graduating | 78% | 76% |
| Black students graduating | 78% | 67% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 77% | 40% |
| Asian students graduating | 81% | 91% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $51,352/yr | $62,686/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 82% | 86% |
| Graduate on time | 72% | 59% |
| Pell students who graduate | 82% | 67% |
| First-gen students who finish | 78% | 67% |
| Low-income students who finish | 78% | 52% |
| Students who transfer out | 17% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $58,826/yr | $69,461/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Social Sciences 21% · Communication & Journalism 10% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 9% | Engineering 26% · Health Professions 21% · Business, Management & Marketing 15% |
| Most popular program | Social Sciences — 21% of degrees | Engineering — 26% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 10% of degrees | Health Professions — 21% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 9% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 15% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 8% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 6% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 6% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 5% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Economics — $55,087/yr | Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration — $102,329/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 22% | 36% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,380 | 2,489 |
| Students per professor | 9 : 1 | 13 : 1 |
| Graduate students | No data reported | 434 |
| Average professor pay | $11,237/mo | $9,306/mo |
| Full-time professors | 95% | 79% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $77,800 | $79,216 |
| Setting | Suburb (small) | Town (fringe) |
| Location | Granville, OH | Ada, OH |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1831 | 1871 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 17% | 1.6% |
| Men | 48% | 55% |
| Women | 52% | 45% |
| White students | 60% | 80% |
| Black students | 5.4% | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 7.3% | 4.3% |
| Asian students | 4.2% | 1.8% |
| Two or more races | 3.9% | 5.1% |
| Other / not reported | 1.4% | 3.8% |
| Special type | None | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 17% | 24% |
| Part-time students | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Students age 25+ | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $25,080/yr | $14,868/yr |
| Endowment | $1.0B | $216.1M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,387 | 1,930 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | No data reported | $6,600/yr |
| Meal plan charge | No data reported | $6,600/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | No data reported | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | No data reported | United Methodist |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | No | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | No | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | No | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | No | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 22 | 25 |
| Student athletes | 642 | 763 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $9.7M | $6.1M |
| Athletics revenue | $9.7M | $6.1M |
| Recruiting spend | $99,058 | $114,974 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.