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Overview |
DePauw | F&M | ||
| Location | Greencastle, IN | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,819 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depauw.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePauw | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,030 | $68,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,030 | $68,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $15,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,507 | $37,475 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,053 | $45,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 68% |
Admission |
DePauw | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,197 | 9,231 | ||
| Admitted | 3,891 | 2,938 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1430 | 1298/1460 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
DePauw | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePauw | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,588 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $227 |
Diversity |
DePauw | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
DePauw | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 59% | ||
Campus |
DePauw | F&M | ||
| 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
- Franklin and Marshall College is larger than than DePauw based on total student enrollment (1,911 students vs. 1,819 students)
DePauw vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePauw or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 21.7% more expensive to attend than DePauw for in-state tuition ($68,180.00 vs. $56,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.7% higher at F&M than DePauw University ($68,180.00 vs. $56,030.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at DePauw University than F&M ($30,507 vs. $37,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DePauw University are 4.8% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($14,850 vs. $15,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePauw University than Franklin and Marshall College (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 8.8% larger than aid received DePauw University ($45,764 vs. $42,053)
DePauw vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePauw or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or DePauw .
- DePauw has a higher acceptance rate (54.1%) than F&M (31.8%)
DePauw vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePauw or F&M? 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 F&M and DePauw.
- The graduation rate at DePauw is the same as at Franklin and Marshall College (85% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $900 more per year than DePauw graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $61,000)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $3,588 lower median federal student loan debt than DePauw graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,588)
- F&M graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than DePauw graduates. ($227 vs. $264)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePauw students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/