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Butler Baylor Denison Trinity Austin College Purdue IU UT Austin Oberlin Wabash College IWU Augustana| DePauw University | Southwestern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DePauw | SU | ||
| Location | Greencastle, IN | Georgetown, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,752 | 1,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #99 | #187 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depauw.edu | southwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePauw | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,400 | $48,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,400 | $48,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,486 | $31,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,067 | $30,609 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
DePauw | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,708 | 5,557 | ||
| Admitted | 3,756 | 2,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.8% | 44.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1120/1355 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DePauw | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePauw | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,588 | $26,893 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $278 |
Diversity |
DePauw | SU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
DePauw | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 13% | ||
Campus |
DePauw | SU | ||
| 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 SU based on total student enrollment (1,752 students vs. 1,483 students)
DePauw vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePauw or SU?
- DePauw University is 12.3% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($54,400.00 vs. $48,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.3% higher at DePauw than Southwestern University ($54,400.00 vs. $48,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at DePauw University than SU ($29,486 vs. $31,014)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern University are 17.1% lower than costs at DePauw University ($12,300 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePauw University than Southwestern University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePauw University students is 34.2% larger than aid received Southwestern University ($41,067 vs. $30,609)
DePauw vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePauw or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or DePauw .
- The average SAT score at DePauw University (1208) is 40 points higher than at SU (1168)
- Incoming DePauw students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at SU (26)
- Accepted freshman DePauw students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at SU (3.5)
- DePauw has a higher acceptance rate (65.8%) than SU (44.8%)
DePauw vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePauw or SU? 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 SU and DePauw.
- The graduation rate at DePauw is higher than Southwestern University (85% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from DePauw University earn on average $3,600 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $57,400)
- DePauw University students graduate with a $1,305 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($25,588 vs. $26,893)
- DePauw graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($264 vs. $278)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePauw students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/