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Overview |
DePaul | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 5,544 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | csp.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $24,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $24,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $17,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $16,487 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 2,536 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 1,752 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 69.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 17.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DePaul | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $22,405 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $231 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
DePaul | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 26% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DePaul University is larger than than Concordia University-Saint Paul based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 5,544 students)
DePaul vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Concordia University-Saint Paul?
- DePaul University is 72.9% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Saint Paul for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $24,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.9% higher at DePaul than Concordia University Saint Paul ($42,189.00 vs. $24,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Saint Paul than DePaul ($17,776 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Saint Paul are 57.5% lower than costs at DePaul University ($10,200 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Saint Paul than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 57.7% larger than aid received Concordia University Saint Paul ($26,004 vs. $16,487)
DePaul vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Concordia University-Saint Paul? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Saint Paul or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Concordia University-Saint Paul (3.14)
- DePaul has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than Concordia University-Saint Paul (69.1%)
DePaul vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Concordia University-Saint Paul? 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 Concordia University-Saint Paul and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Concordia University Saint Paul (66% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Saint Paul earn on average $500 more per year than DePaul graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $56,900)
- Concordia University Saint Paul students graduate with a $927 lower median federal student loan debt than DePaul graduates. ($22,405 vs. $23,332)
- Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than DePaul graduates. ($231 vs. $241)
- More DePaul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Saint Paul students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/