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Overview |
DePauw | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Greencastle, IN | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,819 | 2,112 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #253 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depauw.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePauw | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,030 | $48,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,030 | $48,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $15,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,507 | $27,716 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,053 | $34,396 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
DePauw | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,197 | 4,107 | ||
| Admitted | 3,891 | 3,249 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1430 | 1220/1430 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
DePauw | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePauw | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,588 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $268 |
Diversity |
DePauw | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 10% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
DePauw | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 73% | ||
Campus |
DePauw | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than DePauw based on total student enrollment (2,112 students vs. 1,819 students)
DePauw vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePauw or Willamette University?
- DePauw University is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Willamette University for in-state tuition ($56,030.00 vs. $48,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.7% higher at DePauw than Willamette University ($56,030.00 vs. $48,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Willamette University than DePauw ($27,716 vs. $30,507)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DePauw University are 4.3% lower than costs at Willamette University ($14,850 vs. $15,490)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at DePauw University as Willamette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePauw University students is 22.3% larger than aid received Willamette University ($42,053 vs. $34,396)
DePauw vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePauw or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or DePauw .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 20 points higher than at DePauw (1208)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at DePauw (27)
- Accepted freshman DePauw students have at the same average high school GPA (3.97) as students at Willamette University (3.97)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than DePauw (54.1%)
DePauw vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePauw or Willamette University? 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 Willamette University and DePauw.
- The graduation rate at DePauw is higher than Willamette University (85% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from DePauw University earn on average $6,700 more per year than Willamette University graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $54,300)
- DePauw University students graduate with a $412 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($25,588 vs. $26,000)
- DePauw graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($264 vs. $268)
- More DePauw graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Willamette University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/