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Butler Westmont College Biola University USD Denison Pepperdine San Diego State Azusa Pacific University Purdue IU Chapman Oberlin| Point Loma Nazarene University | DePauw University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PLNU | DePauw | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Greencastle, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,319 | 1,752 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #292 | #99 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointloma.edu | depauw.edu | ||
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Costs |
PLNU | DePauw | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $54,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $54,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,933 | $29,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,422 | $41,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
PLNU | DePauw | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,149 | 5,708 | ||
| Admitted | 2,580 | 3,756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1350 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
PLNU | DePauw | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PLNU | DePauw | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $61,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,588 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $264 |
Diversity |
PLNU | DePauw | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
PLNU | DePauw | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 38% | ||
Campus |
PLNU | DePauw | ||
| 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
- Point Loma Nazarene University is larger than than DePauw based on total student enrollment (4,319 students vs. 1,752 students)
PLNU vs. DePauw Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PLNU or DePauw?
- DePauw University is 34.7% more expensive to attend than PLNU for in-state tuition ($54,400.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.7% higher at DePauw than Point Loma Nazarene University ($54,400.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at DePauw University than PLNU ($29,486 vs. $34,933)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Loma Nazarene University are 22% lower than costs at DePauw University ($11,800 vs. $14,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Point Loma Nazarene University as DePauw University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePauw University students is 111.4% larger than aid received Point Loma Nazarene University ($41,067 vs. $19,422)
PLNU vs. DePauw Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PLNU or DePauw? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DePauw or PLNU .
- The average SAT score at DePauw University (1208) is 60 points higher than at PLNU (1148)
- Incoming DePauw students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at PLNU (26)
- Accepted freshman DePauw students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at PLNU (3.65)
- PLNU has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than DePauw (65.8%)
PLNU vs. DePauw Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PLNU or DePauw? 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 DePauw and PLNU.
- The graduation rate at DePauw is higher than Point Loma Nazarene University (85% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from DePauw University earn on average $7,500 more per year than PLNU graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $53,500)
- Point Loma Nazarene University students graduate with a $588 lower median federal student loan debt than DePauw graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,588)
- PLNU graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than DePauw graduates. ($258 vs. $264)
- More DePauw graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PLNU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/