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Butler Denison Purdue IU Oberlin Wabash College IWU Augustana Valpo Earlham Hope College Wooster| DePauw University | Indiana University East | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DePauw | IU East | ||
| Location | Greencastle, IN | Richmond, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,752 | 3,039 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #99 | #855 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depauw.edu | iue.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePauw | IU East | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,400 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,400 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $9,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,486 | $8,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,067 | $7,874 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
DePauw | IU East | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,708 | 1,586 | ||
| Admitted | 3,756 | 1,230 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.8% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Aug 18, 2024 |
Academics |
DePauw | IU East | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePauw | IU East | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,588 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $211 |
Diversity |
DePauw | IU East | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
DePauw | IU East | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 25% | ||
Campus |
DePauw | IU East | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University East is larger than than DePauw based on total student enrollment (3,039 students vs. 1,752 students)
DePauw vs. IU East Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePauw or IU East?
- DePauw University is 647.9% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($54,400.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 163.6% higher at DePauw than Indiana University East ($54,400.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than DePauw ($8,837 vs. $29,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 53% lower than costs at DePauw University ($9,412 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePauw University than Indiana University East (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePauw University students is 421.6% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($41,067 vs. $7,874)
DePauw vs. IU East Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePauw or IU East? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU East or DePauw .
- The average SAT score at DePauw University (1208) is 247 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming DePauw students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman DePauw students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at IU East (3.41)
- IU East has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than DePauw (65.8%)
DePauw vs. IU East Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePauw or IU East? 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 IU East and DePauw.
- The graduation rate at DePauw is higher than Indiana University East (85% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from DePauw University earn on average $28,100 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $5,088 lower median federal student loan debt than DePauw graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,588)
- IU East graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than DePauw graduates. ($211 vs. $264)
- More DePauw graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/