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Overview |
DePauw | IU South Bend | ||
| Location | Greencastle, IN | South Bend, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,752 | 4,326 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #99 | #917 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depauw.edu | iusb.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePauw | IU South Bend | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,400 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,400 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,486 | $8,785 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,067 | $7,821 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
DePauw | IU South Bend | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,708 | 2,348 | ||
| Admitted | 3,756 | 2,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.8% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 37.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 18/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 970/1190 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
DePauw | IU South Bend | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePauw | IU South Bend | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,588 | $24,530 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $253 |
Diversity |
DePauw | IU South Bend | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
DePauw | IU South Bend | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 4% | ||
Campus |
DePauw | IU South Bend | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Indiana University South Bend is larger than than DePauw based on total student enrollment (4,326 students vs. 1,752 students)
DePauw vs. IU South Bend Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePauw or IU South Bend?
- DePauw University is 647.9% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend for in-state tuition ($54,400.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 163.6% higher at DePauw than Indiana University South Bend ($54,400.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than DePauw ($8,785 vs. $29,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 56.7% lower than costs at DePauw University ($9,190 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePauw University than Indiana University South Bend (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePauw University students is 425.1% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($41,067 vs. $7,821)
DePauw vs. IU South Bend Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePauw or IU South Bend? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU South Bend or DePauw .
- The average SAT score at DePauw University (1208) is 253 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming DePauw students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at IU South Bend (21)
- Accepted freshman DePauw students have a 0.73 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- IU South Bend has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than DePauw (65.8%)
DePauw vs. IU South Bend Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePauw or IU South Bend? 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 South Bend and DePauw.
- The graduation rate at DePauw is higher than Indiana University South Bend (85% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from DePauw University earn on average $23,900 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $37,100)
- Indiana University South Bend students graduate with a $1,058 lower median federal student loan debt than DePauw graduates. ($24,530 vs. $25,588)
- IU South Bend 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 IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/