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Overview |
DePauw | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Greencastle, IN | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,819 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #187 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depauw.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePauw | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,030 | $55,149 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,030 | $55,149 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $11,838 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,507 | $27,393 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,053 | $40,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
DePauw | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,197 | 3,489 | ||
| Admitted | 3,891 | 2,199 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 63% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1430 | 1200/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
DePauw | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePauw | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,588 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $282 |
Diversity |
DePauw | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
DePauw | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 65% | ||
Campus |
DePauw | Lawrence | ||
| 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
- DePauw University is larger than than Lawrence based on total student enrollment (1,819 students vs. 1,410 students)
DePauw vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePauw or Lawrence?
- DePauw University is 1.6% more expensive to attend than Lawrence for in-state tuition ($56,030.00 vs. $55,149.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at DePauw than Lawrence University ($56,030.00 vs. $55,149.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lawrence University than DePauw ($27,393 vs. $30,507)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 25.4% lower than costs at DePauw University ($11,838 vs. $14,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at DePauw University as Lawrence University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePauw University students is 4% larger than aid received Lawrence University ($42,053 vs. $40,431)
DePauw vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePauw or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or DePauw .
- Accepted freshman DePauw students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (63%) than DePauw (54.1%)
DePauw vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePauw or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and DePauw.
- The graduation rate at DePauw is higher than Lawrence University (85% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from DePauw University earn on average $15,400 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $45,600)
- DePauw University students graduate with a $1,762 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($25,588 vs. $27,350)
- DePauw graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($264 vs. $282)
- More DePauw graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/