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Overview |
DePauw | Providence | ||
| Location | Greencastle, IN | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,752 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #99 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depauw.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePauw | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,400 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,400 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,486 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,067 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
DePauw | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,708 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 3,756 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.8% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
DePauw | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePauw | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,588 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $279 |
Diversity |
DePauw | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
DePauw | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 90% | ||
Campus |
DePauw | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Providence College is larger than than DePauw based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 1,752 students)
DePauw vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePauw or Providence?
- Providence College is 4.7% more expensive to attend than DePauw for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $54,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at Providence than DePauw University ($56,980.00 vs. $54,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at DePauw University than Providence ($29,486 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DePauw University are 14.9% lower than costs at Providence College ($14,400 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePauw University than Providence College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePauw University students is 32.6% larger than aid received Providence College ($41,067 vs. $30,971)
DePauw vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePauw or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or DePauw .
- Accepted freshman DePauw students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Providence (3.47)
- DePauw has a higher acceptance rate (65.8%) than Providence (52.8%)
DePauw vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePauw or Providence? 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 Providence and DePauw.
- The graduation rate at DePauw is the same as at Providence College (85% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $7,000 more per year than DePauw graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $61,000)
- DePauw University students graduate with a $1,412 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($25,588 vs. $27,000)
- DePauw graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($264 vs. $279)
- More DePauw graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence 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/