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Overview |
DePaul | Andrews University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Berrien Springs, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 21,348 | 2,837 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #378 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | andrews.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Andrews University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,665 | $32,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,665 | $32,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,468 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,129 | $24,874 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,782 | $19,186 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
DePaul | Andrews University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 32,176 | 1,286 | ||
| Admitted | 23,660 | 1,124 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.5% | 87.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 24.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 1070/1370 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
DePaul | Andrews University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Andrews University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $279 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Andrews University | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
DePaul | Andrews University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 54% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Andrews University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DePaul University is larger than than Andrews University based on total student enrollment (21,348 students vs. 2,837 students)
DePaul vs. Andrews University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Andrews University?
- DePaul University is 34.8% more expensive to attend than Andrews University for in-state tuition ($43,665.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.8% higher at DePaul than Andrews University ($43,665.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Andrews University than DePaul ($24,874 vs. $32,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Andrews University are 83.8% lower than costs at DePaul University ($10,050 vs. $18,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePaul University than Andrews University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 44.8% larger than aid received Andrews University ($27,782 vs. $19,186)
DePaul vs. Andrews University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Andrews University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Andrews University or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Andrews University (3.64)
- Andrews University has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than DePaul (73.5%)
DePaul vs. Andrews University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Andrews 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 Andrews University and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Andrews University (66% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $13,200 more per year than Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $43,700)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $3,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Andrews University graduates. ($23,332 vs. $27,000)
- DePaul graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Andrews University graduates. ($241 vs. $279)
- More DePaul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/