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Overview |
DePauw | WUSTL | ||
| Location | Greencastle, IN | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,752 | 17,012 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #99 | #20 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depauw.edu | wustl.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePauw | WUSTL | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,400 | $59,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,400 | $59,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $18,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,486 | $23,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,067 | $58,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 43% |
Admission |
DePauw | WUSTL | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,708 | 32,014 | ||
| Admitted | 3,756 | 3,764 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.8% | 11.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 48.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 | Jan 4, 2025 |
Academics |
DePauw | WUSTL | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePauw | WUSTL | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $82,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,588 | $19,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $205 |
Diversity |
DePauw | WUSTL | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
DePauw | WUSTL | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 77% | ||
Campus |
DePauw | WUSTL | ||
| 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
- Washington University in St Louis is larger than than DePauw based on total student enrollment (17,012 students vs. 1,752 students)
DePauw vs. WUSTL Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePauw or WUSTL ?
- Washington University in St Louis is 9.2% more expensive to attend than DePauw for in-state tuition ($59,420.00 vs. $54,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at WUSTL than DePauw University ($59,420.00 vs. $54,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington University in St Louis than DePauw ($23,432 vs. $29,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DePauw University are 28.3% lower than costs at Washington University in St Louis ($14,400 vs. $18,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePauw University than Washington University in St Louis (100% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington University in St Louis students is 41.7% larger than aid received DePauw University ($58,188 vs. $41,067)
DePauw vs. WUSTL Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePauw or WUSTL ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WUSTL or DePauw .
- The average SAT score at Washington University in St Louis (1469) is 261 points higher than at DePauw (1208)
- Incoming WUSTL students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at DePauw (27)
- Accepted freshman DePauw students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at WUSTL (3.92)
- DePauw has a higher acceptance rate (65.8%) than WUSTL (11.8%)
DePauw vs. WUSTL Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePauw or WUSTL ? 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 WUSTL and DePauw.
- The graduation rate at WUSTL is higher than DePauw University (93% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Washington University in St Louis earn on average $21,800 more per year than DePauw graduates after ten years. ($82,800 vs. $61,000)
- Washington University in St Louis students graduate with a $5,688 lower median federal student loan debt than DePauw graduates. ($19,900 vs. $25,588)
- WUSTL graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than DePauw graduates. ($205 vs. $264)
- More WUSTL graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePauw students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/