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Overview |
DePauw | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | Greencastle, IN | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,752 | 1,607 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #99 | #122 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depauw.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePauw | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,400 | $60,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,400 | $60,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $16,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,486 | $34,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,067 | $44,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
DePauw | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,708 | 5,082 | ||
| Admitted | 3,756 | 3,475 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.8% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DePauw | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePauw | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,588 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $279 |
Diversity |
DePauw | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
DePauw | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 56% | ||
Campus |
DePauw | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (1,752 students vs. 1,607 students)
DePauw vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePauw or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 10.9% more expensive to attend than DePauw for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $54,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.9% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than DePauw University ($60,350.00 vs. $54,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at DePauw University than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($29,486 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DePauw University are 17.4% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($14,400 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePauw University than Hobart William Smith Colleges (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 7.9% larger than aid received DePauw University ($44,331 vs. $41,067)
DePauw vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePauw or Hobart William Smith Colleges? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hobart William Smith Colleges or DePauw .
- Accepted freshman DePauw students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than DePauw (65.8%)
DePauw vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePauw or Hobart William Smith Colleges? 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges and DePauw.
- The graduation rate at DePauw is higher than Hobart William Smith Colleges (85% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from DePauw University earn on average $800 more per year than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $60,200)
- DePauw University students graduate with a $1,412 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($25,588 vs. $27,000)
- DePauw graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($264 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePauw students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/