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Overview |
DePaul | Benedictine University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Lisle, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 3,123 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #560 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | ben.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Benedictine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $32,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $32,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $10,266 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $25,658 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $20,083 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
DePaul | Benedictine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 2,746 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 2,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1050/1280 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
DePaul | Benedictine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Benedictine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $230 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Benedictine University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 16% |
Students |
DePaul | Benedictine University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 30% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Benedictine University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DePaul University is larger than than Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 3,123 students)
DePaul vs. Benedictine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Benedictine University?
- DePaul University is 29% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29% higher at DePaul than Benedictine University ($42,189.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedictine University than DePaul ($25,658 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 56.5% lower than costs at DePaul University ($10,266 vs. $16,068)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at DePaul University as Benedictine University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 29.5% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($26,004 vs. $20,083)
DePaul vs. Benedictine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Benedictine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedictine University or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. Benedictine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Benedictine 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 Benedictine University and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Benedictine University (66% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Benedictine University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $52,800)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $1,032 lower median federal student loan debt than DePaul graduates. ($22,300 vs. $23,332)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than DePaul graduates. ($230 vs. $241)
- More DePaul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/