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Overview |
DePauw | UC | ||
| Location | Greencastle, IN | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,819 | 43,338 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #431 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depauw.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePauw | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,030 | $11,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,030 | $28,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $13,048 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,507 | $21,511 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,053 | $8,195 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 68% |
Admission |
DePauw | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,197 | 33,165 | ||
| Admitted | 3,891 | 29,077 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1430 | 1150/1360 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
DePauw | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePauw | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,588 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $237 |
Diversity |
DePauw | UC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
DePauw | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 20% | ||
Campus |
DePauw | UC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than DePauw based on total student enrollment (43,338 students vs. 1,819 students)
DePauw vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePauw or UC?
- DePauw University is 371.2% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($56,030.00 vs. $11,892.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.8% higher at DePauw than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($56,030.00 vs. $28,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than DePauw ($21,511 vs. $30,507)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Cincinnati Main Campus are 13.8% lower than costs at DePauw University ($13,048 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePauw University than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePauw University students is 413.2% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($42,053 vs. $8,195)
DePauw vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePauw or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or DePauw .
- The average SAT score at DePauw University (1208) is 43 points higher than at UC (1165)
- Incoming DePauw students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UC (26)
- Accepted freshman DePauw students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at UC (3.69)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than DePauw (54.1%)
DePauw vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePauw or UC? 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 UC and DePauw.
- The graduation rate at DePauw is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (85% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from DePauw University earn on average $15,400 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $45,600)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus students graduate with a $2,588 lower median federal student loan debt than DePauw graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,588)
- UC graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than DePauw graduates. ($237 vs. $264)
- More DePauw graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/