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Overview |
DePaul | Elmhurst College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Elmhurst, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 3,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #380 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | elmhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Elmhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $39,862 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $39,862 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $24,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $27,835 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
DePaul | Elmhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 5,731 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 4,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 980/1240 | ||
| 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 | Elmhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Elmhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $50,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $222 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Elmhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
DePaul | Elmhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 13% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Elmhurst College | ||
| 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 Elmhurst College based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 3,731 students)
DePaul vs. Elmhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Elmhurst College?
- DePaul University is 5.8% more expensive to attend than Elmhurst College for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $39,862.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at DePaul than Elmhurst College ($42,189.00 vs. $39,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmhurst College than DePaul ($24,108 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmhurst College are 42.8% lower than costs at DePaul University ($11,250 vs. $16,068)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at DePaul University as Elmhurst College (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmhurst College students is 7% larger than aid received DePaul University ($27,835 vs. $26,004)
DePaul vs. Elmhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Elmhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elmhurst College or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Elmhurst College (3.59)
- Elmhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. Elmhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst College and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is higher than DePaul University (70% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $6,700 more per year than Elmhurst College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $50,200)
- Elmhurst College students graduate with a $1,832 lower median federal student loan debt than DePaul graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,332)
- Elmhurst College graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than DePaul graduates. ($222 vs. $241)
- More Elmhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/