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Greencastle, IN · Notre Dame, IN
| DePauw University | Saint Mary's College | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $22,264/yr | $25,292/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $11,820/yr | $16,760/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $27,000 | $27,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $13,957/yr | $18,152/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $12,979/yr | $21,014/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $21,774/yr | $23,680/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $31,225/yr | $30,443/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $286/mo | $286/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $15,330/yr | $14,260/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $15,870/yr | $14,850/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $950/yr | $300/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,450/yr | $1,700/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $74,320/yr | $66,478/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $59,070/yr | $53,230/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $59,070/yr | $53,230/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 16% | 24% |
| Students taking federal loans | 32% | 56% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 57% | 76% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1200–1410 | 1130–1325 |
| SAT average | 1340 | 1246 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 28–32 | 26–30 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 28–34 · Math 25–30 | English 25–33 · Math 23–28 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 7,197 | 2,377 |
| Students accepted | 3,891 | 1,928 |
| Students who enrolled | 500 | 419 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 13% | 22% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 52% | 32% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 6% | 18% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 75% | 69% |
| Freshmen who come back | 89% | 88% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $70,527/yr | $59,354/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $47,395–$104,082 | $42,254–$82,518 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 80% | 74% |
| White students graduating | 76% | 72% |
| Black students graduating | 63% | 50% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 73% | 62% |
| Asian students graduating | 53% | 33% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $58,476/yr | $53,470/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 85% | 81% |
| Graduate on time | 68% | 64% |
| Pell students who graduate | 73% | 57% |
| First-gen students who finish | 80% | 73% |
| Low-income students who finish | 77% | 69% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 19% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $64,303/yr | $62,295/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Social Sciences 15% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 15% · Communication & Journalism 13% | Health Professions 20% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 11% · Business, Management & Marketing 11% |
| Most popular program | Social Sciences — 15% of degrees | Health Professions — 20% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 15% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 11% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 13% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 11% of degrees | Social Sciences — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | English Language & Literature — 6% of degrees | Psychology — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Computer Science — $70,026/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $74,962/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 31% | 22% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,905 | 1,458 |
| Students per professor | 10 : 1 | 9 : 1 |
| Graduate students | No data reported | 96 |
| Average professor pay | $10,094/mo | $7,935/mo |
| Full-time professors | 85% | 69% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $82,288 | $87,888 |
| Setting | Town (distant) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | Greencastle, IN | Notre Dame, IN |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1837 | 1844 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 23% | 1% |
| Men | 50% | 0% |
| Women | 50% | 100% |
| White students | 57% | 74% |
| Black students | 6% | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 8.3% | 16% |
| Asian students | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Two or more races | 2.8% | 3.3% |
| Other / not reported | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Special type | None | Women's college · Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 16% | 20% |
| Part-time students | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Students age 25+ | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $24,399/yr | $16,031/yr |
| Endowment | $932.6M | $321.9M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,286 | 1,395 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,650/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan charge | $7,200/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Four-one-four plan | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | No data reported | Roman Catholic |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army, Navy, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | No |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | No |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | No data reported |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | No intercollegiate athletics reported |
| Football team | Yes | No data reported |
| Varsity teams | 19 | No data reported |
| Student athletes | 711 | No data reported |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | No data reported |
| Athletics budget | $6.0M | No data reported |
| Athletics revenue | $6.0M | No data reported |
| Recruiting spend | $66,799 | No data reported |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.