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Overview |
DePaul | Centre College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Danville, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 21,348 | 1,356 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #151 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | centre.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Centre College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,665 | $50,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,665 | $50,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,468 | $13,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,129 | $23,780 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,782 | $39,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | Centre College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 32,176 | 3,226 | ||
| Admitted | 23,660 | 1,753 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.5% | 54.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 1230/1423 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
DePaul | Centre College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Centre College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $279 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Centre College | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
DePaul | Centre College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 40% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Centre College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DePaul University is larger than than Centre College based on total student enrollment (21,348 students vs. 1,356 students)
DePaul vs. Centre College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Centre College?
- Centre College is 15.1% more expensive to attend than DePaul for in-state tuition ($50,250.00 vs. $43,665.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.1% higher at Centre College than DePaul University ($50,250.00 vs. $43,665.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Centre College than DePaul ($23,780 vs. $32,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centre College are 34.1% lower than costs at DePaul University ($13,770 vs. $18,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centre College than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centre College students is 42.5% larger than aid received DePaul University ($39,597 vs. $27,782)
DePaul vs. Centre College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Centre College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centre College or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Centre College (3.62)
- DePaul has a higher acceptance rate (73.5%) than Centre College (54.3%)
DePaul vs. Centre College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Centre College? 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 Centre College and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at Centre College is higher than DePaul University (82% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Centre College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $52,500)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $3,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Centre College graduates. ($23,332 vs. $27,000)
- DePaul graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Centre College graduates. ($241 vs. $279)
- More Centre College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/