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Overview |
DePaul | Coe College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Cedar Rapids, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,348 | 1,278 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #397 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | coe.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Coe College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,665 | $52,226 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,665 | $52,226 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,468 | $11,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,129 | $20,940 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,782 | $43,772 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | Coe College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 32,176 | 7,171 | ||
| Admitted | 23,660 | 5,068 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.5% | 70.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 7.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 1080/1280 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
DePaul | Coe College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Coe College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $28,105 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $290 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Coe College | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
DePaul | Coe College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 56% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Coe 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 Coe College based on total student enrollment (21,348 students vs. 1,278 students)
DePaul vs. Coe College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Coe College?
- Coe College is 19.6% more expensive to attend than DePaul for in-state tuition ($52,226.00 vs. $43,665.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.6% higher at Coe College than DePaul University ($52,226.00 vs. $43,665.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coe College than DePaul ($20,940 vs. $32,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coe College are 62.9% lower than costs at DePaul University ($11,336 vs. $18,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coe College than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coe College students is 57.6% larger than aid received DePaul University ($43,772 vs. $27,782)
DePaul vs. Coe College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Coe College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coe College or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Coe College (3.74)
- DePaul has a higher acceptance rate (73.5%) than Coe College (70.7%)
DePaul vs. Coe College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Coe 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 Coe College and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at Coe College is higher than DePaul University (69% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $8,800 more per year than Coe College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $48,100)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $4,773 lower median federal student loan debt than Coe College graduates. ($23,332 vs. $28,105)
- DePaul graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Coe College graduates. ($241 vs. $290)
- More Coe College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/