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Overview |
DePauw | IU | ||
| Location | Greencastle, IN | Bloomington, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,819 | 47,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #209 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depauw.edu | iub.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePauw | IU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,030 | $10,312 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,030 | $39,004 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $13,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,507 | $16,282 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,053 | $9,857 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
DePauw | IU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,197 | 54,279 | ||
| Admitted | 3,891 | 43,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1430 | 1170/1400 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
DePauw | IU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePauw | IU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,588 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $232 |
Diversity |
DePauw | IU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
DePauw | IU | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 41% | ||
Campus |
DePauw | IU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Bloomington is larger than than DePauw based on total student enrollment (47,527 students vs. 1,819 students)
DePauw vs. IU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePauw or IU?
- DePauw University is 443.3% more expensive to attend than IU for in-state tuition ($56,030.00 vs. $10,312.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.7% higher at DePauw than Indiana University Bloomington ($56,030.00 vs. $39,004.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Bloomington than DePauw ($16,282 vs. $30,507)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Bloomington are 11% lower than costs at DePauw University ($13,380 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePauw University than Indiana University Bloomington (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePauw University students is 326.6% larger than aid received Indiana University Bloomington ($42,053 vs. $9,857)
DePauw vs. IU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePauw or IU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU or DePauw .
- The average SAT score at DePauw University (1208) is 9 points higher than at IU (1199)
- Incoming DePauw students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at IU (27)
- Accepted freshman DePauw students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at IU (3.74)
- IU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than DePauw (54.1%)
DePauw vs. IU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePauw or IU? 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 IU and DePauw.
- The graduation rate at DePauw is higher than Indiana University Bloomington (85% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from DePauw University earn on average $4,800 more per year than IU graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $56,200)
- Indiana University Bloomington students graduate with a $3,088 lower median federal student loan debt than DePauw graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,588)
- IU graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than DePauw graduates. ($232 vs. $264)
- More DePauw graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/