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Overview |
DePauw | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Greencastle, IN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,819 | 5,047 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #268 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depauw.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePauw | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,030 | $35,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,030 | $35,848 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $14,804 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,507 | $27,386 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,053 | $27,096 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
DePauw | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,197 | 4,244 | ||
| Admitted | 3,891 | 2,828 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1430 | 1145/1350 | ||
| 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 | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePauw | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,588 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $211 |
Diversity |
DePauw | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
DePauw | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 44% | ||
Campus |
DePauw | Lipscomb | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lipscomb University is larger than than DePauw based on total student enrollment (5,047 students vs. 1,819 students)
DePauw vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePauw or Lipscomb?
- DePauw University is 56.3% more expensive to attend than Lipscomb for in-state tuition ($56,030.00 vs. $35,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.3% higher at DePauw than Lipscomb University ($56,030.00 vs. $35,848.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lipscomb University than DePauw ($27,386 vs. $30,507)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lipscomb University are 0.3% lower than costs at DePauw University ($14,804 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePauw University than Lipscomb University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePauw University students is 55.2% larger than aid received Lipscomb University ($42,053 vs. $27,096)
DePauw vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePauw or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or DePauw .
- The average SAT score at DePauw University (1208) is 32 points higher than at Lipscomb (1176)
- Incoming DePauw students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Lipscomb (26)
- Accepted freshman DePauw students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Lipscomb (3.73)
- Lipscomb has a higher acceptance rate (66.6%) than DePauw (54.1%)
DePauw vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePauw or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and DePauw.
- The graduation rate at DePauw is higher than Lipscomb University (85% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from DePauw University earn on average $14,100 more per year than Lipscomb graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $46,900)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $5,088 lower median federal student loan debt than DePauw graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,588)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than DePauw graduates. ($211 vs. $264)
- More DePauw graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lipscomb students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/