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Overview |
DePaul | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1130/1380 | ||
| 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 | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $232 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
DePaul | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 62% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Cedarville 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 Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 4,960 students)
DePaul vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Cedarville University?
- DePaul University is 22.3% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.3% higher at DePaul than Cedarville University ($42,189.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than DePaul ($25,462 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 91.3% lower than costs at DePaul University ($8,400 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 32.4% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($26,004 vs. $19,637)
DePaul vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at DePaul (3.8)
- DePaul has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
DePaul vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Cedarville 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 Cedarville University and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than DePaul University (68% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $11,000 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $832 lower median federal student loan debt than DePaul graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,332)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than DePaul graduates. ($232 vs. $241)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/