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Smith College Butler Bryn Mawr Wellesley Denison Purdue IU Brandeis University Barnard BU Oberlin Skidmore College| DePauw University | Mount Holyoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DePauw | MHC | ||
| Location | Greencastle, IN | South Hadley, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,819 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #89 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depauw.edu | mtholyoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePauw | MHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,030 | $63,904 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,030 | $63,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $18,838 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,507 | $35,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,053 | $41,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 75% |
Admission |
DePauw | MHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,197 | 5,030 | ||
| Admitted | 3,891 | 1,926 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 38.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 30.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1430 | 1350/1500 | ||
| 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 | MHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePauw | MHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,588 | $21,206 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $219 |
Diversity |
DePauw | MHC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
DePauw | MHC | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 58% | ||
Campus |
DePauw | MHC | ||
| 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
- Mount Holyoke College is larger than than DePauw based on total student enrollment (2,330 students vs. 1,819 students)
DePauw vs. MHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePauw or MHC?
- Mount Holyoke College is 14.1% more expensive to attend than DePauw for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $56,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.1% higher at MHC than DePauw University ($63,904.00 vs. $56,030.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at DePauw University than MHC ($30,507 vs. $35,782)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DePauw University are 26.9% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($14,850 vs. $18,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePauw University than Mount Holyoke College (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePauw University students is 0.5% larger than aid received Mount Holyoke College ($42,053 vs. $41,823)
DePauw vs. MHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePauw or MHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MHC or DePauw .
- Accepted freshman DePauw students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at MHC (3.87)
- DePauw has a higher acceptance rate (54.1%) than MHC (38.3%)
DePauw vs. MHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePauw or MHC? 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 MHC and DePauw.
- The graduation rate at DePauw is the same as at Mount Holyoke College (85% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from DePauw University earn on average $11,000 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $50,000)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $4,382 lower median federal student loan debt than DePauw graduates. ($21,206 vs. $25,588)
- MHC graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than DePauw graduates. ($219 vs. $264)
- More DePauw graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MHC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/