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Overview |
Northwestern | DePauw | ||
| Location | Evanston, IL | Greencastle, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 23,161 | 1,752 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #15 | #99 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwestern.edu | depauw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern | DePauw | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,391 | $54,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,391 | $54,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,440 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,095 | $29,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,716 | $41,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwestern | DePauw | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 51,261 | 5,708 | ||
| Admitted | 3,695 | 3,756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.2% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.2% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1570 | 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 | Jan 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northwestern | DePauw | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern | DePauw | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,800 | $61,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,378 | $25,588 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $264 |
Diversity |
Northwestern | DePauw | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Northwestern | DePauw | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern | DePauw | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwestern University is larger than than DePauw based on total student enrollment (23,161 students vs. 1,752 students)
Northwestern vs. DePauw Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern or DePauw?
- Northwestern University is 14.7% more expensive to attend than DePauw for in-state tuition ($62,391.00 vs. $54,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.7% higher at Northwestern than DePauw University ($62,391.00 vs. $54,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern University than DePauw ($22,095 vs. $29,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DePauw University are 35% lower than costs at Northwestern University ($14,400 vs. $19,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePauw University than Northwestern University (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern University students is 50.3% larger than aid received DePauw University ($61,716 vs. $41,067)
Northwestern vs. DePauw Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern or DePauw? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DePauw or Northwestern .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern University (1460) is 252 points higher than at DePauw (1208)
- Incoming Northwestern 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 Northwestern (3.92)
- DePauw has a higher acceptance rate (65.8%) than Northwestern (7.2%)
Northwestern vs. DePauw Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern 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 Northwestern.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern is higher than DePauw University (94% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Northwestern University earn on average $28,800 more per year than DePauw graduates after ten years. ($89,800 vs. $61,000)
- Northwestern University students graduate with a $6,210 lower median federal student loan debt than DePauw graduates. ($19,378 vs. $25,588)
- Northwestern graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than DePauw graduates. ($200 vs. $264)
- More Northwestern 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/