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Overview |
DePaul | Clarke University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 965 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | clarke.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Clarke University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $36,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $36,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $10,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $27,275 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $25,403 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | Clarke University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 2,665 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 2,260 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 8.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 920/1160 | ||
| 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 | Clarke University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Clarke University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $42,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $268 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Clarke University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
DePaul | Clarke University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 65% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Clarke 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 Clarke University based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 965 students)
DePaul vs. Clarke University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Clarke University?
- DePaul University is 14.3% more expensive to attend than Clarke University for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $36,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.3% higher at DePaul than Clarke University ($42,189.00 vs. $36,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarke University than DePaul ($27,275 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarke University are 51.6% lower than costs at DePaul University ($10,600 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarke University than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 2.4% larger than aid received Clarke University ($26,004 vs. $25,403)
DePaul vs. Clarke University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Clarke University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarke University or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Clarke University (3.36)
- Clarke University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. Clarke University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Clarke 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 Clarke University and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Clarke University (66% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $14,100 more per year than Clarke University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $42,800)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $2,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarke University graduates. ($23,332 vs. $26,000)
- DePaul graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Clarke University graduates. ($241 vs. $268)
- More Clarke University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/