U of E vs DePauw

When it comes to choosing the right university, it's essential to compare institutions to find the best fit. University of Evansville and DePauw University, both esteemed private institutions, offer distinct experiences. Evansville boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it more accessible, while DePauw's lower student-faculty ratio ensures personalized attention. Evansville's popular majors include nursing, business, and education, while DePauw excels in liberal arts and sciences. Explore the detailed comparison table to delve into further differences, including graduation rates, student body demographics, and more, to make an informed decision that aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	DePauw University	University of Evansville
Overview
Location	Greencastle, Indiana	Evansville, Indiana
Campus setting	Town: Distant	City: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	4-1-4	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	88.0%	78.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation		Methodism

Admission
Acceptance rate	64.7%	75.0%
Application fees
SAT range	1160 - 1420	1050 - 1250
ACT range	24 - 31	22 - 29
Students submitting SAT score	44.0%	51.0%
Students submitting ACT score	23.0%	26.0%
Total number of applicants	5,695	3,661
Total number of admissions given out	3,683	2,744
Admitted students who chose to enroll	500	327
Yield rate	13.6%	11.9%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$67,196	$55,670
Average net price	$27,348	$21,019
Tuition	$52,900	$38,600
Room & board	$14,098	Room/dormitory: $6,940 Meal plan: $6,830
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	99.0% Average amount $38,789	100.0% Average amount $31,657
Students receiving federal student loan	25.0% Average amount $5,351	53.0% Average amount $4,974
Students taking out private loans	7.0% Average amount $3,504	10.0% Average amount $15,977

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,724 Men 49.4% Women 50.6%	1,796 Men 39.9% Women 60.1%
Graduate students	N/A	282 Men 30.5% Women 69.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	58.0%	35.4%
International students	16.9%	5.5%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	1,300	1,013
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Indiana Illinois Ohio Missouri New York	Indiana Illinois Ohio Tennessee

Academics
Popular study areas	Biological and Biomedical Sciences Visual & Performing Arts Foreign Languages and Literatures Social Sciences English Language and Literature	Health Professions Business Engineering Visual & Performing Arts Kinesiology & Leisure Studies
Students to faculty ratio	9:1	10:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	82.6%	69.3%
Dropout rate	17.4%	7.8%
Transferred out	N/A	22.5%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $68,301 Year 2: $66,941 Year 3: $76,115 Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $58,544 Year 2: $57,860 Year 3: $70,531 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,417 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $52,561 Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,696 Year 2: $35,416 Year 3: $52,355 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,479 Year 2: $43,054 Year 3: $51,476 Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,533 Year 2: $36,745 Year 3: $45,730 Education, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $22,192 Year 3: N/A English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: N/A Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: N/A Religion/Religious Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,804 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $67,214 Year 2: $68,153 Year 3: $70,827 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,140 Year 2: $57,556 Year 3: $66,202 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $57,206 Year 2: $55,964 Year 3: $57,264 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $54,948 Year 3: $53,543 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $41,615 Year 2: $45,221 Year 3: $53,185 Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $32,029 Year 3: $34,532 Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,141 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,403 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $55,512 Year 3: N/A Health and Medical Administrative Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $38,104 Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: N/A

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