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Overview |
DePauw | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Greencastle, IN | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,752 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #99 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depauw.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePauw | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,400 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,400 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,486 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,067 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
DePauw | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,708 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 3,756 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.8% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1130/1380 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
DePauw | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePauw | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,588 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $232 |
Diversity |
DePauw | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
DePauw | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 62% | ||
Campus |
DePauw | Cedarville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cedarville University is larger than than DePauw based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 1,752 students)
DePauw vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePauw or Cedarville University?
- DePauw University is 57.7% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($54,400.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.7% higher at DePauw than Cedarville University ($54,400.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than DePauw ($25,462 vs. $29,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 71.4% lower than costs at DePauw University ($8,400 vs. $14,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at DePauw University as Cedarville University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePauw University students is 109.1% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($41,067 vs. $19,637)
DePauw vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePauw or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or DePauw .
- The average SAT score at DePauw University (1208) is 39 points higher than at Cedarville University (1169)
- Incoming DePauw students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Cedarville University (26)
- Accepted freshman DePauw students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Cedarville University (3.9)
- DePauw has a higher acceptance rate (65.8%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
DePauw vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePauw or Cedarville University? 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 Cedarville University and DePauw.
- The graduation rate at DePauw is higher than Cedarville University (85% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from DePauw University earn on average $15,100 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $3,088 lower median federal student loan debt than DePauw graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,588)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than DePauw graduates. ($232 vs. $264)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePauw students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/