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Overview |
DePaul | EIU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Charleston, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 8,857 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #672 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | eiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | EIU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $9,709 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $12,136 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $10,812 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $13,380 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $11,773 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | EIU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 11,584 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 7,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 68% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 11.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 900/1120 | ||
| 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 | EIU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | EIU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $43,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $23,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $244 |
Diversity |
DePaul | EIU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
DePaul | EIU | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 7% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | EIU | ||
| 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 EIU based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 8,857 students)
DePaul vs. EIU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or EIU?
- DePaul University is 334.5% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 247.6% higher at DePaul than Eastern Illinois University ($42,189.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than DePaul ($13,380 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Illinois University are 48.6% lower than costs at DePaul University ($10,812 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 120.9% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($26,004 vs. $11,773)
DePaul vs. EIU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or EIU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EIU or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at EIU (3.39)
- DePaul has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than EIU (68%)
DePaul vs. EIU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or EIU? 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 EIU and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Eastern Illinois University (66% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $13,400 more per year than EIU graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $43,500)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $318 lower median federal student loan debt than EIU graduates. ($23,332 vs. $23,650)
- DePaul graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than EIU graduates. ($241 vs. $244)
- More DePaul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EIU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/