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Overview |
IWU | DePauw | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Greencastle, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 1,752 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #99 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | depauw.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | DePauw | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $54,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $54,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $29,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $41,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | DePauw | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 5,708 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 3,756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 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 |
IWU | DePauw | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | DePauw | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $61,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,588 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $264 |
Diversity |
IWU | DePauw | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
IWU | DePauw | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 38% | ||
Campus |
IWU | DePauw | ||
| 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
- DePauw University is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (1,752 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. DePauw Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or DePauw?
- DePauw University is 1.5% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($54,400.00 vs. $53,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at DePauw than Illinois Wesleyan University ($54,400.00 vs. $53,610.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at DePauw University than IWU ($29,486 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 16% lower than costs at DePauw University ($12,418 vs. $14,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as DePauw University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePauw University students is 12.2% larger than aid received Illinois Wesleyan University ($41,067 vs. $36,614)
IWU vs. DePauw Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or DePauw? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DePauw or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 41 points higher than at DePauw (1208)
- Incoming IWU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at DePauw (27)
- Accepted freshman DePauw students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at IWU (3.86)
- DePauw has a higher acceptance rate (65.8%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. DePauw Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or DePauw? 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 DePauw and IWU.
- The graduation rate at DePauw is higher than Illinois Wesleyan University (85% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from DePauw University earn on average $500 more per year than IWU graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $60,500)
- DePauw University students graduate with a $1,412 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($25,588 vs. $27,000)
- DePauw graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($264 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePauw students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/