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Overview |
DePauw | JCU | ||
| Location | Greencastle, IN | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,819 | 2,773 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depauw.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePauw | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,030 | $47,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,030 | $47,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $14,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,507 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,053 | $32,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
DePauw | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,197 | 4,238 | ||
| Admitted | 3,891 | 3,437 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1430 | 1190/1350 | ||
| 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 | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePauw | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,588 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $278 |
Diversity |
DePauw | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
DePauw | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 30% | ||
Campus |
DePauw | JCU | ||
| 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than DePauw based on total student enrollment (2,773 students vs. 1,819 students)
DePauw vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePauw or JCU?
- DePauw University is 18.5% more expensive to attend than JCU for in-state tuition ($56,030.00 vs. $47,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.5% higher at DePauw than John Carroll University ($56,030.00 vs. $47,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at DePauw University than JCU ($30,507 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 4.9% lower than costs at DePauw University ($14,160 vs. $14,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at DePauw University as John Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePauw University students is 30% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($42,053 vs. $32,359)
DePauw vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePauw or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or DePauw .
- The average SAT score at DePauw University (1208) is 81 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming DePauw students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman DePauw students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than DePauw (54.1%)
DePauw vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePauw or JCU? 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 JCU and DePauw.
- The graduation rate at DePauw is higher than John Carroll University (85% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from DePauw University earn on average $3,400 more per year than JCU graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $57,600)
- DePauw University students graduate with a $1,351 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($25,588 vs. $26,939)
- DePauw graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($264 vs. $278)
- More DePauw graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/