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Overview |
DePauw | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Greencastle, IN | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,819 | 49,605 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #110 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depauw.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePauw | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,030 | $9,644 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,030 | $39,042 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,507 | $14,216 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,053 | $11,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 49% |
Admission |
DePauw | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,197 | 63,505 | ||
| Admitted | 3,891 | 27,529 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 43.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1430 | 1360/1510 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
DePauw | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePauw | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,588 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $230 |
Diversity |
DePauw | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
DePauw | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 44% | ||
Campus |
DePauw | Wisconsin | ||
| 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 Wisconsin Madison is larger than than DePauw based on total student enrollment (49,605 students vs. 1,819 students)
DePauw vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePauw or Wisconsin?
- DePauw University is 481% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($56,030.00 vs. $9,644.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.5% higher at DePauw than University of Wisconsin Madison ($56,030.00 vs. $39,042.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than DePauw ($14,216 vs. $30,507)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Madison are 10% lower than costs at DePauw University ($13,500 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePauw University than University of Wisconsin Madison (100% vs. 49%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePauw University students is 270.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($42,053 vs. $11,350)
DePauw vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePauw or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or DePauw .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 92 points higher than at DePauw (1208)
- Incoming Wisconsin students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at DePauw (27)
- Accepted freshman DePauw students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Wisconsin (3.88)
- DePauw has a higher acceptance rate (54.1%) than Wisconsin (43.3%)
DePauw vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePauw or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and DePauw.
- The graduation rate at DePauw is higher than University of Wisconsin Madison (85% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $3,800 more per year than DePauw graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $61,000)
- University of Wisconsin Madison students graduate with a $3,338 lower median federal student loan debt than DePauw graduates. ($22,250 vs. $25,588)
- Wisconsin graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than DePauw graduates. ($230 vs. $264)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePauw students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/