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Overview |
DePauw | Valpo | ||
| Location | Greencastle, IN | Valparaiso, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,752 | 2,958 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #99 | #313 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depauw.edu | valpo.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePauw | Valpo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,400 | $43,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,400 | $43,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $13,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,486 | $22,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,067 | $34,706 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
DePauw | Valpo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,708 | 6,842 | ||
| Admitted | 3,756 | 6,442 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.8% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
DePauw | Valpo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePauw | Valpo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,588 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $279 |
Diversity |
DePauw | Valpo | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
DePauw | Valpo | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 49% | ||
Campus |
DePauw | Valpo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valparaiso University is larger than than DePauw based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 1,752 students)
DePauw vs. Valpo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePauw or Valpo?
- DePauw University is 25.3% more expensive to attend than Valpo for in-state tuition ($54,400.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.3% higher at DePauw than Valparaiso University ($54,400.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than DePauw ($22,755 vs. $29,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valparaiso University are 9.3% lower than costs at DePauw University ($13,180 vs. $14,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at DePauw University as Valparaiso University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePauw University students is 18.3% larger than aid received Valparaiso University ($41,067 vs. $34,706)
DePauw vs. Valpo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePauw or Valpo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Valpo or DePauw .
- The average SAT score at DePauw University (1208) is 49 points higher than at Valpo (1159)
- Incoming DePauw students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Valpo (26)
- Accepted freshman DePauw students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Valpo (3.76)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than DePauw (65.8%)
DePauw vs. Valpo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePauw or Valpo? 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 Valpo and DePauw.
- The graduation rate at DePauw is higher than Valparaiso University (85% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from DePauw University earn on average $7,000 more per year than Valpo graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $54,000)
- DePauw University students graduate with a $1,412 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($25,588 vs. $27,000)
- DePauw graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($264 vs. $279)
- More DePauw graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valpo students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/