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Overview |
DePauw | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Location | Greencastle, IN | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,819 | 31,013 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #274 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depauw.edu | missouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePauw | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,030 | $13,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,030 | $33,216 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $13,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,507 | $20,006 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,053 | $11,734 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
DePauw | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,197 | 21,669 | ||
| Admitted | 3,891 | 16,690 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1430 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
DePauw | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePauw | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,588 | $21,883 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $226 |
Diversity |
DePauw | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
DePauw | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 33% | ||
Campus |
DePauw | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Columbia is larger than than DePauw based on total student enrollment (31,013 students vs. 1,819 students)
DePauw vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePauw or University of Missouri-Columbia?
- DePauw University is 330.7% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Columbia for in-state tuition ($56,030.00 vs. $13,008.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.7% higher at DePauw than University of Missouri Columbia ($56,030.00 vs. $33,216.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Columbia than DePauw ($20,006 vs. $30,507)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 9.6% lower than costs at DePauw University ($13,550 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePauw University than University of Missouri Columbia (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePauw University students is 258.4% larger than aid received University of Missouri Columbia ($42,053 vs. $11,734)
DePauw vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePauw or University of Missouri-Columbia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-Columbia or DePauw .
- The average SAT score at DePauw University (1208) is 5 points higher than at University of Missouri-Columbia (1203)
- Incoming DePauw students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at University of Missouri-Columbia (27)
- Accepted freshman DePauw students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (3.61)
- University of Missouri-Columbia has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than DePauw (54.1%)
DePauw vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePauw or University of Missouri-Columbia? 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 University of Missouri-Columbia and DePauw.
- The graduation rate at DePauw is higher than University of Missouri Columbia (85% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from DePauw University earn on average $6,800 more per year than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $54,200)
- University of Missouri Columbia students graduate with a $3,705 lower median federal student loan debt than DePauw graduates. ($21,883 vs. $25,588)
- University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than DePauw graduates. ($226 vs. $264)
- More DePauw graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Columbia students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/