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Overview |
DePaul | Defiance College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Defiance, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 540 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | defiance.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Defiance College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $34,556 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $34,556 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $10,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $23,196 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $24,970 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
DePaul | Defiance College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 2,722 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 1,711 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 62.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 860/1110 | ||
| 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 | Defiance College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Defiance College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $279 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Defiance College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
DePaul | Defiance College | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 31% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Defiance College | ||
| 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 Defiance College based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 540 students)
DePaul vs. Defiance College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Defiance College?
- DePaul University is 22.1% more expensive to attend than Defiance College for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $34,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.1% higher at DePaul than Defiance College ($42,189.00 vs. $34,556.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Defiance College than DePaul ($23,196 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Defiance College are 46.9% lower than costs at DePaul University ($10,940 vs. $16,068)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at DePaul University as Defiance College (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 4.1% larger than aid received Defiance College ($26,004 vs. $24,970)
DePaul vs. Defiance College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Defiance College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Defiance College or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Defiance College (3.12)
- DePaul has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than Defiance College (62.9%)
DePaul vs. Defiance College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Defiance 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 Defiance College and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Defiance College (66% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $13,200 more per year than Defiance College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $43,700)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $3,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Defiance College graduates. ($23,332 vs. $27,000)
- DePaul graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Defiance College graduates. ($241 vs. $279)
- More DePaul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Defiance College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/