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Overview |
DePauw | Wittenberg University | ||
| Location | Greencastle, IN | Springfield, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,752 | 1,299 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #99 | #348 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depauw.edu | wittenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePauw | Wittenberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,400 | $42,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,400 | $42,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $11,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,486 | $22,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,067 | $32,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
DePauw | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,708 | 2,998 | ||
| Admitted | 3,756 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.8% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1050/1370 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
DePauw | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePauw | Wittenberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,588 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $279 |
Diversity |
DePauw | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 6% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
DePauw | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 21% | ||
Campus |
DePauw | Wittenberg University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DePauw University is larger than than Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (1,752 students vs. 1,299 students)
DePauw vs. Wittenberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePauw or Wittenberg University?
- DePauw University is 28.7% more expensive to attend than Wittenberg University for in-state tuition ($54,400.00 vs. $42,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.7% higher at DePauw than Wittenberg University ($54,400.00 vs. $42,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wittenberg University than DePauw ($22,912 vs. $29,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 27.7% lower than costs at DePauw University ($11,280 vs. $14,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at DePauw University as Wittenberg University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePauw University students is 25.8% larger than aid received Wittenberg University ($41,067 vs. $32,632)
DePauw vs. Wittenberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePauw or Wittenberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wittenberg University or DePauw .
- Accepted freshman DePauw students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Wittenberg University (3.6)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than DePauw (65.8%)
DePauw vs. Wittenberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePauw or Wittenberg University? 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 Wittenberg University and DePauw.
- The graduation rate at DePauw is higher than Wittenberg University (85% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from DePauw University earn on average $14,700 more per year than Wittenberg University graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $46,300)
- DePauw University students graduate with a $1,412 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($25,588 vs. $27,000)
- DePauw graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($264 vs. $279)
- More DePauw graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wittenberg University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/