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Auburn Alabama Kentucky Clemson Ole Miss UofSC Butler Florida State ASU IU JMU Georgia| DePauw University | The University of Tennessee | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DePauw | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Greencastle, IN | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,819 | 36,304 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #222 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depauw.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePauw | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,030 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,030 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,507 | $20,885 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,053 | $11,491 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
DePauw | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,197 | 50,488 | ||
| Admitted | 3,891 | 23,221 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 46% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 28.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1430 | 1190/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
DePauw | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePauw | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,588 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $206 |
Diversity |
DePauw | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
DePauw | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 41% | ||
Campus |
DePauw | Tennessee | ||
| 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
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than DePauw based on total student enrollment (36,304 students vs. 1,819 students)
DePauw vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePauw or Tennessee?
- DePauw University is 394.4% more expensive to attend than Tennessee for in-state tuition ($56,030.00 vs. $11,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.8% higher at DePauw than The University of Tennessee ($56,030.00 vs. $29,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee than DePauw ($20,885 vs. $30,507)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee are 18.8% lower than costs at DePauw University ($12,500 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePauw University than The University of Tennessee (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePauw University students is 266% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee ($42,053 vs. $11,491)
DePauw vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePauw or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or DePauw .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee (1214) is 6 points higher than at DePauw (1208)
- Incoming DePauw students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Tennessee (27)
- Accepted freshman DePauw students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Tennessee (3.66)
- DePauw has a higher acceptance rate (54.1%) than Tennessee (46%)
DePauw vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePauw or Tennessee? 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 Tennessee and DePauw.
- The graduation rate at DePauw is higher than The University of Tennessee (85% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from DePauw University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Tennessee graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $56,300)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $5,588 lower median federal student loan debt than DePauw graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,588)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than DePauw graduates. ($206 vs. $264)
- More DePauw graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/