Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Denison is 2.1× more selective than Franklin and Marshall
Acceptance rate - 2
Denison's yield is 6 pts higher than Franklin and Marshall's
Yield rate - 3
Franklin and Marshall's SAT midpoint is 37 points higher than Denison's
SAT midpoint
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- DenisonVery selective
- Franklin and MarshallVery selective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1200–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 24–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- DenisonTest-optional
- Franklin and MarshallTest-optional
How they read a record
Denison
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
Franklin and Marshall
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Denison | Franklin and Marshall |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Denison University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;Denison University Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;Franklin and Marshall College (Fall 2026), Fall 2026;Franklin and Marshall College Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2026 applicants;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why