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Overview |
DePauw | IUPUI | ||
| Location | Greencastle, IN | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,819 | 25,497 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #458 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depauw.edu | iupui.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePauw | IUPUI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,030 | $9,241 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,030 | $32,509 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $13,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,507 | $11,592 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,053 | $11,473 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
DePauw | IUPUI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,197 | 15,715 | ||
| Admitted | 3,891 | 12,791 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1430 | 1040/1230 | ||
| 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 | May 15, 2026 |
Academics |
DePauw | IUPUI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePauw | IUPUI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,588 | $23,090 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $238 |
Diversity |
DePauw | IUPUI | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
DePauw | IUPUI | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 7% | ||
Campus |
DePauw | IUPUI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is larger than than DePauw based on total student enrollment (25,497 students vs. 1,819 students)
DePauw vs. IUPUI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePauw or IUPUI?
- DePauw University is 506.3% more expensive to attend than IUPUI for in-state tuition ($56,030.00 vs. $9,241.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.4% higher at DePauw than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($56,030.00 vs. $32,509.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than DePauw ($11,592 vs. $30,507)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis are 14.1% lower than costs at DePauw University ($13,010 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePauw University than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePauw University students is 266.5% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($42,053 vs. $11,473)
DePauw vs. IUPUI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePauw or IUPUI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IUPUI or DePauw .
- The average SAT score at DePauw University (1208) is 194 points higher than at IUPUI (1014)
- Incoming DePauw students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at IUPUI (22)
- Accepted freshman DePauw students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at IUPUI (3.52)
- IUPUI has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than DePauw (54.1%)
DePauw vs. IUPUI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePauw or IUPUI? 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 IUPUI and DePauw.
- The graduation rate at DePauw is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (85% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from DePauw University earn on average $12,400 more per year than IUPUI graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $48,600)
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students graduate with a $2,498 lower median federal student loan debt than DePauw graduates. ($23,090 vs. $25,588)
- IUPUI graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than DePauw graduates. ($238 vs. $264)
- More DePauw graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IUPUI students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/