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Overview |
DePauw | Grinnell | ||
| Location | Greencastle, IN | Grinnell, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,819 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #55 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depauw.edu | grinnell.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePauw | Grinnell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,030 | $64,342 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,030 | $64,342 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $15,878 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,507 | $33,446 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,053 | $45,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
DePauw | Grinnell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,197 | 9,988 | ||
| Admitted | 3,891 | 1,266 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 12.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 36.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1430 | 1418/1550 | ||
| 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 | Grinnell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePauw | Grinnell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,588 | $13,170 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $136 |
Diversity |
DePauw | Grinnell | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
DePauw | Grinnell | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 69% | ||
Campus |
DePauw | Grinnell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Grinnell based on total student enrollment (1,819 students vs. 1,775 students)
DePauw vs. Grinnell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePauw or Grinnell?
- Grinnell College is 14.8% more expensive to attend than DePauw for in-state tuition ($64,342.00 vs. $56,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at Grinnell than DePauw University ($64,342.00 vs. $56,030.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at DePauw University than Grinnell ($30,507 vs. $33,446)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DePauw University are 6.9% lower than costs at Grinnell College ($14,850 vs. $15,878)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePauw University than Grinnell College (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grinnell College students is 8.9% larger than aid received DePauw University ($45,782 vs. $42,053)
DePauw vs. Grinnell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePauw or Grinnell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grinnell or DePauw .
- The average SAT score at Grinnell College (1402) is 194 points higher than at DePauw (1208)
- Incoming Grinnell students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at DePauw (27)
- Accepted freshman DePauw students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Grinnell (3.89)
- DePauw has a higher acceptance rate (54.1%) than Grinnell (12.7%)
DePauw vs. Grinnell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePauw or Grinnell? 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 Grinnell and DePauw.
- The graduation rate at Grinnell is higher than DePauw University (88% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from DePauw University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Grinnell graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $59,500)
- Grinnell College students graduate with a $12,418 lower median federal student loan debt than DePauw graduates. ($13,170 vs. $25,588)
- Grinnell graduates are paying $128 less per month on federal student loans than DePauw graduates. ($136 vs. $264)
- More Grinnell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePauw students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/