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Overview |
DePauw | Denison | ||
| Location | Greencastle, IN | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,752 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #99 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depauw.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePauw | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,400 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,400 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,486 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,067 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
DePauw | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,708 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 3,756 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.8% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1270/1460 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
DePauw | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePauw | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,588 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $268 |
Diversity |
DePauw | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
DePauw | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 65% | ||
Campus |
DePauw | Denison | ||
| 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
- Denison University is larger than than DePauw based on total student enrollment (2,416 students vs. 1,752 students)
DePauw vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePauw or Denison?
- Denison University is 10.3% more expensive to attend than DePauw for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $54,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.3% higher at Denison than DePauw University ($60,000.00 vs. $54,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at DePauw University than Denison ($29,486 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Denison University are 0% lower than costs at DePauw University ($14,400 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePauw University than Denison University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePauw University students is 12.5% larger than aid received Denison University ($41,067 vs. $36,497)
DePauw vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePauw or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or DePauw .
- Accepted freshman DePauw students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Denison (3.76)
- DePauw has a higher acceptance rate (65.8%) than Denison (22%)
DePauw vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePauw or Denison? 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 Denison and DePauw.
- The graduation rate at DePauw is higher than Denison University (85% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from DePauw University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Denison graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $56,100)
- DePauw University students graduate with a $412 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($25,588 vs. $26,000)
- DePauw graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($264 vs. $268)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePauw students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/