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University of Alabama at Birmingham Butler Denison Purdue Auburn IU Alabama Oberlin Wabash College IWU Augustana Valpo| University of Alabama at Huntsville | DePauw University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UA Huntsville | DePauw | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Greencastle, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,237 | 1,752 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #514 | #99 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uah.edu | depauw.edu | ||
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Costs |
UA Huntsville | DePauw | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,120 | $54,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,012 | $54,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,122 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,588 | $29,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,983 | $41,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
UA Huntsville | DePauw | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,581 | 5,708 | ||
| Admitted | 4,359 | 3,756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1226/1430 | 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 |
UA Huntsville | DePauw | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UA Huntsville | DePauw | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $61,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $25,588 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $264 |
Diversity |
UA Huntsville | DePauw | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
UA Huntsville | DePauw | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 38% | ||
Campus |
UA Huntsville | DePauw | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Alabama at Huntsville is larger than than DePauw based on total student enrollment (9,237 students vs. 1,752 students)
UA Huntsville vs. DePauw Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UA Huntsville or DePauw?
- DePauw University is 437.5% more expensive to attend than UA Huntsville for in-state tuition ($54,400.00 vs. $10,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.4% higher at DePauw than University of Alabama at Huntsville ($54,400.00 vs. $23,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Alabama at Huntsville than DePauw ($18,588 vs. $29,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Alabama at Huntsville are 29.5% lower than costs at DePauw University ($11,122 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePauw University than University of Alabama at Huntsville (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePauw University students is 357.2% larger than aid received University of Alabama at Huntsville ($41,067 vs. $8,983)
UA Huntsville vs. DePauw Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UA Huntsville or DePauw? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DePauw or UA Huntsville .
- The average SAT score at University of Alabama at Huntsville (1221) is 13 points higher than at DePauw (1208)
- Incoming UA Huntsville students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at DePauw (27)
- Accepted freshman DePauw students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at UA Huntsville (3.81)
- UA Huntsville has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than DePauw (65.8%)
UA Huntsville vs. DePauw Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UA Huntsville 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 UA Huntsville.
- The graduation rate at DePauw is higher than University of Alabama at Huntsville (85% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from DePauw University earn on average $10,500 more per year than UA Huntsville graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $50,500)
- University of Alabama at Huntsville students graduate with a $2,088 lower median federal student loan debt than DePauw graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,588)
- UA Huntsville graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than DePauw graduates. ($242 vs. $264)
- More DePauw graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UA Huntsville students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/