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Butler Denison Purdue IU Oberlin Wabash College IWU Augustana Valpo Earlham Hope College Wooster| DePauw University | University of Evansville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DePauw | UE | ||
| Location | Greencastle, IN | Evansville, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,752 | 2,017 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #99 | #314 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depauw.edu | evansville.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePauw | UE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,400 | $40,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,400 | $40,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $13,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,486 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,067 | $34,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
DePauw | UE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,708 | 4,397 | ||
| Admitted | 3,756 | 3,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.8% | 76.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1045/1300 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
DePauw | UE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePauw | UE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,588 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $279 |
Diversity |
DePauw | UE | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
DePauw | UE | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 33% | ||
Campus |
DePauw | UE | ||
| 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
- University of Evansville is larger than than DePauw based on total student enrollment (2,017 students vs. 1,752 students)
DePauw vs. UE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePauw or UE?
- DePauw University is 35.7% more expensive to attend than UE for in-state tuition ($54,400.00 vs. $40,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.7% higher at DePauw than University of Evansville ($54,400.00 vs. $40,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Evansville than DePauw ($19,301 vs. $29,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Evansville are 4% lower than costs at DePauw University ($13,840 vs. $14,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at DePauw University as University of Evansville (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePauw University students is 20.5% larger than aid received University of Evansville ($41,067 vs. $34,067)
DePauw vs. UE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePauw or UE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UE or DePauw .
- The average SAT score at DePauw University (1208) is 51 points higher than at UE (1157)
- Incoming DePauw students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UE (26)
- Accepted freshman DePauw students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at UE (3.71)
- UE has a higher acceptance rate (76.3%) than DePauw (65.8%)
DePauw vs. UE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePauw or UE? 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 UE and DePauw.
- The graduation rate at DePauw is higher than University of Evansville (85% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from DePauw University earn on average $15,000 more per year than UE graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $46,000)
- DePauw University students graduate with a $1,412 lower median federal student loan debt than UE graduates. ($25,588 vs. $27,000)
- DePauw graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than UE graduates. ($264 vs. $279)
- More DePauw graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UE students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/