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Overview |
AU | DePauw | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Greencastle, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 1,752 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #99 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | depauw.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | DePauw | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $54,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $54,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $29,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $41,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 100% |
Admission |
AU | DePauw | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 5,708 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 3,756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
AU | DePauw | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | DePauw | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $61,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $25,588 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $264 |
Diversity |
AU | DePauw | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
AU | DePauw | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 38% | ||
Campus |
AU | DePauw | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than DePauw based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 1,752 students)
AU vs. DePauw Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or DePauw?
- DePauw University is 2.5% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($54,400.00 vs. $53,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at DePauw than American University ($54,400.00 vs. $53,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at DePauw University than AU ($29,486 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DePauw University are 9.1% lower than costs at American University ($14,400 vs. $15,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePauw University than American University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePauw University students is 51.3% larger than aid received American University ($41,067 vs. $27,138)
AU vs. DePauw Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or DePauw? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DePauw or AU .
- The average SAT score at American University (1252) is 44 points higher than at DePauw (1208)
- Incoming AU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at DePauw (27)
- Accepted freshman DePauw students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at AU (3.7)
- DePauw has a higher acceptance rate (65.8%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. DePauw Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU 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 AU.
- The graduation rate at DePauw is higher than American University (85% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $3,800 more per year than DePauw graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $61,000)
- American University students graduate with a $1,338 lower median federal student loan debt than DePauw graduates. ($24,250 vs. $25,588)
- AU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than DePauw graduates. ($250 vs. $264)
- More DePauw graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU 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/