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Overview |
DePauw | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Greencastle, IN | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,819 | 2,895 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #79 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depauw.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePauw | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,030 | $64,230 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,030 | $64,230 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $15,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,507 | $35,729 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,053 | $44,671 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
DePauw | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,197 | 7,123 | ||
| Admitted | 3,891 | 3,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 47.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1430 | 1240/1460 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
DePauw | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePauw | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,588 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $227 |
Diversity |
DePauw | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
DePauw | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 62% | ||
Campus |
DePauw | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gettysburg College is larger than than DePauw based on total student enrollment (2,895 students vs. 1,819 students)
DePauw vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePauw or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 14.6% more expensive to attend than DePauw for in-state tuition ($64,230.00 vs. $56,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.6% higher at Gettysburg College than DePauw University ($64,230.00 vs. $56,030.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at DePauw University than Gettysburg College ($30,507 vs. $35,729)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DePauw University are 4.6% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($14,850 vs. $15,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePauw University than Gettysburg College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 6.2% larger than aid received DePauw University ($44,671 vs. $42,053)
DePauw vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePauw or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or DePauw .
- DePauw has a higher acceptance rate (54.1%) than Gettysburg College (47.5%)
DePauw vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePauw or Gettysburg College? 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 Gettysburg College and DePauw.
- The graduation rate at DePauw is the same as at Gettysburg College (85% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from DePauw University earn on average $100 more per year than Gettysburg College graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $60,900)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $3,588 lower median federal student loan debt than DePauw graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,588)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than DePauw graduates. ($227 vs. $264)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePauw students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/