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Overview |
DePauw | IPFW | ||
| Location | Greencastle, IN | Fort Wayne, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,752 | 9,069 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #99 | #848 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depauw.edu | ipfw.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePauw | IPFW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,400 | $7,815 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,400 | $20,403 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $10,111 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,486 | $11,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,067 | $7,432 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
DePauw | IPFW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,708 | 5,853 | ||
| Admitted | 3,756 | 4,721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.8% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 980/1210 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DePauw | IPFW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePauw | IPFW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,588 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $253 |
Diversity |
DePauw | IPFW | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
DePauw | IPFW | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 11% | ||
Campus |
DePauw | IPFW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is larger than than DePauw based on total student enrollment (9,069 students vs. 1,752 students)
DePauw vs. IPFW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePauw or IPFW?
- DePauw University is 596.1% more expensive to attend than IPFW for in-state tuition ($54,400.00 vs. $7,815.00)
- Out of state tuition is 166.6% higher at DePauw than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($54,400.00 vs. $20,403.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than DePauw ($11,951 vs. $29,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne are 42.4% lower than costs at DePauw University ($10,111 vs. $14,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at DePauw University as Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePauw University students is 452.6% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($41,067 vs. $7,432)
DePauw vs. IPFW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePauw or IPFW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IPFW or DePauw .
- The average SAT score at DePauw University (1208) is 213 points higher than at IPFW (995)
- Incoming DePauw students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at IPFW (22)
- Accepted freshman DePauw students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at IPFW (3.37)
- IPFW has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than DePauw (65.8%)
DePauw vs. IPFW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePauw or IPFW? 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 IPFW and DePauw.
- The graduation rate at DePauw is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (85% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from DePauw University earn on average $22,400 more per year than IPFW graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $38,600)
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne students graduate with a $1,088 lower median federal student loan debt than DePauw graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,588)
- IPFW graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than DePauw graduates. ($253 vs. $264)
- More DePauw graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IPFW students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/