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Overview |
Oxy | DePauw | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Greencastle, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,854 | 1,819 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #78 | #95 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oxy.edu | depauw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oxy | DePauw | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,850 | $56,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,850 | $56,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,284 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,113 | $30,507 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,523 | $42,053 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
Oxy | DePauw | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,573 | 7,197 | ||
| Admitted | 2,622 | 3,891 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.9% | 54.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1500 | 1140/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 10, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Oxy | DePauw | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oxy | DePauw | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $61,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $25,588 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $264 |
Diversity |
Oxy | DePauw | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Oxy | DePauw | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Oxy | DePauw | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Occidental College is larger than than DePauw based on total student enrollment (1,854 students vs. 1,819 students)
Oxy vs. DePauw Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oxy or DePauw?
- Occidental College is 12.2% more expensive to attend than DePauw for in-state tuition ($62,850.00 vs. $56,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at Oxy than DePauw University ($62,850.00 vs. $56,030.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at DePauw University than Oxy ($30,507 vs. $47,113)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DePauw University are 23.1% lower than costs at Occidental College ($14,850 vs. $18,284)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePauw University than Occidental College (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePauw University students is 25.4% larger than aid received Occidental College ($42,053 vs. $33,523)
Oxy vs. DePauw Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oxy or DePauw? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DePauw or Oxy .
- The average SAT score at Occidental College (1304) is 96 points higher than at DePauw (1208)
- Incoming Oxy students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at DePauw (27)
- Accepted freshman DePauw students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Oxy (3.63)
- DePauw has a higher acceptance rate (54.1%) than Oxy (39.9%)
Oxy vs. DePauw Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oxy 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 Oxy.
- The graduation rate at DePauw is higher than Occidental College (85% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from DePauw University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Oxy graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $56,600)
- Occidental College students graduate with a $1,936 lower median federal student loan debt than DePauw graduates. ($23,652 vs. $25,588)
- Oxy graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than DePauw graduates. ($244 vs. $264)
- More Oxy 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/