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Overview |
DePaul | DePauw | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Greencastle, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 1,752 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #99 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | depauw.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | DePauw | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $54,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $54,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $29,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $41,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | DePauw | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 5,708 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 3,756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DePaul | DePauw | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | DePauw | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $61,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $25,588 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $264 |
Diversity |
DePaul | DePauw | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
DePaul | DePauw | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 38% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | DePauw | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DePaul University is larger than than DePauw based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 1,752 students)
DePaul vs. DePauw Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or DePauw?
- DePauw University is 28.9% more expensive to attend than DePaul for in-state tuition ($54,400.00 vs. $42,189.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.9% higher at DePauw than DePaul University ($54,400.00 vs. $42,189.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at DePauw University than DePaul ($29,486 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DePauw University are 11.6% lower than costs at DePaul University ($14,400 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePauw University than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePauw University students is 57.9% larger than aid received DePaul University ($41,067 vs. $26,004)
DePaul vs. DePauw Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or DePauw? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DePauw or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePauw students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at DePaul (3.8)
- DePaul has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than DePauw (65.8%)
DePaul vs. DePauw Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or DePauw? 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 DePauw and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePauw is higher than DePaul University (85% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from DePauw University earn on average $4,100 more per year than DePaul graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $56,900)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $2,256 lower median federal student loan debt than DePauw graduates. ($23,332 vs. $25,588)
- DePaul graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than DePauw graduates. ($241 vs. $264)
- More DePauw graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/