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Overview |
DePauw | University of Akron | ||
| Location | Greencastle, IN | Akron, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,752 | 13,465 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #99 | #838 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depauw.edu | uakron.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePauw | University of Akron | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,400 | $10,097 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,400 | $13,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $12,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,486 | $14,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,067 | $8,525 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
DePauw | University of Akron | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,708 | 12,282 | ||
| Admitted | 3,756 | 10,178 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.8% | 82.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 20.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
DePauw | University of Akron | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePauw | University of Akron | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,588 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $263 |
Diversity |
DePauw | University of Akron | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
DePauw | University of Akron | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 7% | ||
Campus |
DePauw | University of Akron | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than DePauw based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 1,752 students)
DePauw vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePauw or University of Akron?
- DePauw University is 438.8% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($54,400.00 vs. $10,097.00)
- Out of state tuition is 313.1% higher at DePauw than University of Akron Main Campus ($54,400.00 vs. $13,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Akron Main Campus than DePauw ($14,667 vs. $29,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 16% lower than costs at DePauw University ($12,410 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePauw University than University of Akron Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePauw University students is 381.7% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($41,067 vs. $8,525)
DePauw vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePauw or University of Akron? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Akron or DePauw .
- The average SAT score at DePauw University (1208) is 159 points higher than at University of Akron (1049)
- Incoming DePauw students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Akron (23)
- Accepted freshman DePauw students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
- University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than DePauw (65.8%)
DePauw vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePauw or University of Akron? 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 University of Akron and DePauw.
- The graduation rate at DePauw is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (85% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from DePauw University earn on average $20,900 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $40,100)
- University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $88 lower median federal student loan debt than DePauw graduates. ($25,500 vs. $25,588)
- University of Akron graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than DePauw graduates. ($263 vs. $264)
- More DePauw graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/