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ISU IU Purdue University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska UNI Wisconsin Butler Illinois Miami Minnesota Michigan State| DePauw University | University of Iowa | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DePauw | Iowa | ||
| Location | Greencastle, IN | Iowa City, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,819 | 30,042 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #225 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depauw.edu | uiowa.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePauw | Iowa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,030 | $9,016 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,030 | $30,979 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $12,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,507 | $20,121 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,053 | $9,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
DePauw | Iowa | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,197 | 25,682 | ||
| Admitted | 3,891 | 21,746 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1430 | 1130/1320 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
DePauw | Iowa | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePauw | Iowa | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,588 | $21,616 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $223 |
Diversity |
DePauw | Iowa | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
DePauw | Iowa | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 46% | ||
Campus |
DePauw | Iowa | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Iowa is larger than than DePauw based on total student enrollment (30,042 students vs. 1,819 students)
DePauw vs. Iowa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePauw or Iowa?
- DePauw University is 521.5% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($56,030.00 vs. $9,016.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.9% higher at DePauw than University of Iowa ($56,030.00 vs. $30,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Iowa than DePauw ($20,121 vs. $30,507)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Iowa are 17.7% lower than costs at DePauw University ($12,616 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePauw University than University of Iowa (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePauw University students is 342.1% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($42,053 vs. $9,512)
DePauw vs. Iowa Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePauw or Iowa? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Iowa or DePauw .
- The average SAT score at DePauw University (1208) is 44 points higher than at Iowa (1164)
- Incoming DePauw students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Iowa (26)
- Accepted freshman DePauw students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Iowa (3.81)
- Iowa has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than DePauw (54.1%)
DePauw vs. Iowa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePauw or Iowa? 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 Iowa and DePauw.
- The graduation rate at DePauw is higher than University of Iowa (85% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from DePauw University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Iowa graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $59,800)
- University of Iowa students graduate with a $3,972 lower median federal student loan debt than DePauw graduates. ($21,616 vs. $25,588)
- Iowa graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than DePauw graduates. ($223 vs. $264)
- More DePauw graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/