Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Denison is 2.0× more selective than Oberlin
Acceptance rate - 2
Oberlin's SAT midpoint is 90 points higher than Denison's
SAT midpoint - 3
Denison's yield is 4 pts higher than Oberlin's
Yield rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- OberlinVery selective
- DenisonVery 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
- OberlinTest-optional
- DenisonTest-optional
How they read a record
Oberlin
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
Denison
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Oberlin | Denison |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Required | Required |
| Essay | Considered | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent release;Denison University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;Denison University Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024About 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