IN | PRIVATE NONPROFIT
Degreeli reads this school through school + degree value, not prestige alone. Start with the Value Score, then expand each program to see cost, salary, payback, and risk.
Overview
DePauw University has at least one program with standout ROI and a graduation rate of 75%, which lowers the odds that upside disappears in practice.
The main watchout is dispersion. Results span from $522,489 to $1,727,179, so program choice matters more than brand alone.
4-year net cost
$89,056
Estimated debt
$55,215
Early salary signal
$93,659
Graduation rate
75%
Why this score?
Strong Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($89,056), estimated debt ($55,215), early-career salary ($93,659), payback, completion, and review signals. The strongest signal is that cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay. The main caution is that graduate review signal is limited or modeled. Data confidence is medium, so this should support comparison rather than act as a guarantee.
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.
Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.
Risks
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
Programs
BACHELORS
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83
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$1,727,179
Salary Outlook
$93,659
Estimated Debt
$55,215
Payback
4.9 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.
Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.
Risks
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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73
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$1,349,024
Salary Outlook
$73,914
Estimated Debt
$55,215
Payback
6.3 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.
Risks
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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63
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$1,115,334
Salary Outlook
$61,711
Estimated Debt
$55,215
Payback
7.5 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.
Risks
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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57
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$1,004,479
Salary Outlook
$55,923
Estimated Debt
$55,215
Payback
8.3 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.
Risks
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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55
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$967,612
Salary Outlook
$53,998
Estimated Debt
$55,215
Payback
8.6 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.
Risks
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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49
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$876,057
Salary Outlook
$49,217
Estimated Debt
$55,215
Payback
9.4 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.
Risks
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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48
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$873,338
Salary Outlook
$49,075
Estimated Debt
$55,215
Payback
9.4 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.
Risks
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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37
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$710,006
Salary Outlook
$40,547
Estimated Debt
$55,215
Payback
11.4 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.
Risks
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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29
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$522,489
Salary Outlook
$30,755
Estimated Debt
$55,215
Payback
15.1 years
Strengths
Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.
Risks
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
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ROI Snapshot
BACHELORS
83
Strong Value
On-time ROI
$2,312,464
Risk-adjusted ROI
$1,727,179
Value at risk
$585,285
Payback
4.9 years
BACHELORS
73
Fair Value
On-time ROI
$1,806,164
Risk-adjusted ROI
$1,349,024
Value at risk
$457,140
Payback
6.3 years
BACHELORS
63
Caution Zone
On-time ROI
$1,493,284
Risk-adjusted ROI
$1,115,334
Value at risk
$377,950
Payback
7.5 years
BACHELORS
57
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,344,864
Risk-adjusted ROI
$1,004,479
Value at risk
$340,385
Payback
8.3 years
BACHELORS
55
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,295,504
Risk-adjusted ROI
$967,612
Value at risk
$327,892
Payback
8.6 years
BACHELORS
49
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,172,924
Risk-adjusted ROI
$876,057
Value at risk
$296,867
Payback
9.4 years
BACHELORS
48
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,169,284
Risk-adjusted ROI
$873,338
Value at risk
$295,946
Payback
9.4 years
BACHELORS
37
High Risk
On-time ROI
$950,604
Risk-adjusted ROI
$710,006
Value at risk
$240,598
Payback
11.4 years
BACHELORS
29
High Risk
On-time ROI
$699,544
Risk-adjusted ROI
$522,489
Value at risk
$177,055
Payback
15.1 years
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