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Butler Denison Trinity SU Baylor Purdue UT Dallas IU University of Dallas Oberlin Wabash College IWU| DePauw University | Austin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DePauw | Austin College | ||
| Location | Greencastle, IN | Sherman, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,752 | 1,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #99 | #188 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depauw.edu | austincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePauw | Austin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,400 | $44,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,400 | $44,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $12,958 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,486 | $24,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,067 | $33,033 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
DePauw | Austin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,708 | 5,192 | ||
| Admitted | 3,756 | 2,823 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.8% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 11.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1160/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
DePauw | Austin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePauw | Austin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,588 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $268 |
Diversity |
DePauw | Austin College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 1% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
DePauw | Austin College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 8% | ||
Campus |
DePauw | Austin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DePauw University is larger than than Austin College based on total student enrollment (1,752 students vs. 1,182 students)
DePauw vs. Austin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePauw or Austin College?
- DePauw University is 21.6% more expensive to attend than Austin College for in-state tuition ($54,400.00 vs. $44,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.6% higher at DePauw than Austin College ($54,400.00 vs. $44,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Austin College than DePauw ($24,739 vs. $29,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Austin College are 11.1% lower than costs at DePauw University ($12,958 vs. $14,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at DePauw University as Austin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePauw University students is 24.3% larger than aid received Austin College ($41,067 vs. $33,033)
DePauw vs. Austin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePauw or Austin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Austin College or DePauw .
- The average SAT score at DePauw University (1208) is 43 points higher than at Austin College (1165)
- Incoming DePauw students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Austin College (25)
- Accepted freshman DePauw students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Austin College (3.63)
- DePauw has a higher acceptance rate (65.8%) than Austin College (54.4%)
DePauw vs. Austin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePauw or Austin College? 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 Austin College and DePauw.
- The graduation rate at DePauw is higher than Austin College (85% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from DePauw University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Austin College graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $54,600)
- DePauw University students graduate with a $412 lower median federal student loan debt than Austin College graduates. ($25,588 vs. $26,000)
- DePauw graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Austin College graduates. ($264 vs. $268)
- More DePauw graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/